BTEC Dip Health And Social Care
at The Wellington Academy, Wiltshire · school or sixth form
What the college says
This qualification is for post-16 learners who want to continue their education through applied learning and to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment, possibly in the Health or Care sectors. This qualification is equivalent to 2 A-Levels and would go with one other subject, academic or vocational.
What you need to get on
5 GCSEs grades 5-9 (A*-C) including 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
The Wellington Academy
Tidworth Road, Tidworth, SP11 9RR
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Tidworth
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