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BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Health & Social Care

at Fakenham Academy, Fakenham · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECAlternative Academic Qualification24 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

16-19

What you need to get on

You don't need to have studied Health and Social Care before taking the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate. Good written communication skills are important, so having a grade 5 or higher in GCSE English Language would be helpful.

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

  • Fakenham Sixth Form

    Field Lane, Fakenham, NR21 9QT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Fakenham

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