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Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Health and Social Care (Certificate)

at Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECAlternative Academic Qualification2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Health and social care offers a range of opportunities for the exploration of spiritual, moral, ethical, social and cultural issues. Citizenship issues are inherent throughout and there are opportunities for delivering knowledge, skills understanding of such issues throughout the course. There is potential for the qualification to prepare learners for employment in the appropriate vocational sector and it is suitable for those who have decided that they wish to enter a particular area of work. It is equivalent to one GCE A Level. Some learners may wish to gain the qualification in order to enter a specialist area of employment or to progress to further education. Other leaners may want to extend the specialism they studied in BTEC level 2 course. Health and Social Care is best suited for students who wish to enter professions such as Nursing, Midwifery, Physiotherapy and Social Work. The course can also provide excellent foundational knowledge for students wanting to work with vulnerable people such as Children and the Elderly.

What you need to get on

5 GCSEs, graded 4 or above, to include English and Maths.

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School

    Stuart Bathurst Rc High School Wood Green Road, Wednesbury, WS10 9QS

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Wednesbury

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