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BTEC Health & Social Care (Single Award)

at Samuel Whitbread Academy, Shefford · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care aims to provide an introduction to the sector. It is for students who are interested in learning about the health and social care sector as part of a balanced programme of study. It is equivalent in size to one A Level.

What you need to get on

APS 4.0. Grade 4 in GCSE English Language or Literature.

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

  • Samuel Whitbread Academy

    Shefford Road, Clifton, SG17 5QS

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 4 September 2026 · Clifton

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