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BTEC First Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care

at Loreto College, Manchester · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessOutstanding2022see the detail

Level 2Applied and BTECEdexcel First Extended Certificate (2012 onwards)1 yearFull timeFree

What the college says

This subject is ideal for students who want to follow a career in a caring profession either in Health or Social Care. It is particularly useful for those students who would like to progress onto an A level advanced course possibly the BTEC 3 A level Course. After completing this one-year course, as long as students gain a minimum of an overall merit with evidence of distinction in at least two of your units you will be able to progress to BTEC advanced courses, which are the equivalent to A levels.

What you need to get on

A majority of overall GCSE grades at grade 3 and above, including a minimum of four GCSEs at grade 3 (or D) or above OR Level 2 Vocational Programme at Merit or above (e.g. BTEC/NVQ/OCR National) PLUS two GCSEs at Grade 3 or above.

How you are assessed

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

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

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

  • LORETO SIXTH FORM COLLEGE

    Chichester Road, Manchester, M15 5PB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Manchester

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