Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Health and Social Care (Extended Certificate)
at Rainford High School · school or sixth form
What the college says
Through studying this course, you will increase your power of knowledge and analysis of how the health care system is structured. You will also develop the ability to express yourself in written and oral forms and to learn how to apply your knowledge to the exam and coursework components of the course.
What you need to get on
You must have achieved at least a grade 4 in GCSE English Language.
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
Rainford Sixth Form
Higher Lane, St Helens, WA11 8NY
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · St Helens
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