BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Health & Social Care
at Fakenham Academy, Fakenham · school or sixth form
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
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Fakenham
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