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BTEC Level 2 First Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care

at Gateshead College, Gateshead · college

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

What the college says

Gateshead college has a real commitment to ensure you are job ready when you leave us and we have excellent links with many health and care settings and employers in the region who will provide you with real life working experience to enable you develop skills and knowledge to show potential employers. As part of your study programme, you will not just gain a qualification but will have an excellent work ethic, attributes and softer skills that can make a real difference to organisations you join. This course is ideal for anyone who wants to progress to employment in the Health and Social Care sector and into jobs such as a care worker, home carer, health care practice manager, a nursing auxiliary or assistant and a residential day care manager. The type of salary you could expect to earn from these professions, range from £14,000 to £38,000. The course provides a sound understanding of the core topics relevant to aspects of health, care and social care including communication, health and safety, rights and needs of others, equality and diversity, human lifespan and anatomy and physiology. The teachers you will have are ambitious and passionate about the subjects they teach and have current, vocational experience in the field of health and care. Our teachers maintain their knowledge and skills by returning to practice at least once a year. You will learn and develop your skills by using a range of teaching and learning methods including practical activities, demonstrations an

What you need to get on

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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

  • BALTIC CAMPUS

    Quarryfield Road Baltic Business Quarter, GATESHEAD, NE8 3BE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · GATESHEAD

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