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BTEC Health and Social Care

at Norbury High School For Girls, Thornton Heath · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate18 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

This BTEC L3 qualification is equivalent to one A level and is a general introduction to the knowledge and skills relating to a variety of vocational careers in HSC. It is assessed by a combination of externally assessed exams and internally assessed coursework units. Students may resit the externally assessed examinations up to two times to improve their grades. Overall grades are awarded on the scale Pass - Merit - Distinction - Distinction* . These are equivalent to the grades E - C - A - and A* at A level.

What you need to get on

6 GCSE grades 4 and above including English, Maths and Science

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

  • Norbury High School for Girls

    KENSINGTON AVENUE, THORNTON HEATH, CR7 8BT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · THORNTON HEATH

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