BTEC Level 2 First Certificate in Health & Social Care
at Longley Park Sixth Form Academy · school or sixth form
What the college says
You will learn about the care needs of different groups including the elderly, young children and people with disabilities and how care professionals meet these needs. This includes human body systems and care of disorders, nutrition and healthy living, human lifespan and development and communication.
What you need to get on
At least 2 Grade 3's at GCSE
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
Longley Park Sixth Form Academy
Longley Park Sixth Form Academy Horninglow Road, Sheffield, S5 6SG
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Sheffield
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