BTEC Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Triple)
at The Blackpool Sixth Form College · sixth form college
What the college says
What is it? A platform to enter nursing and allied health professions, education and social work. Involving a range of topics, work related projects and placements, which prepare you for your future career. Why study this course at Blackpool Sixth? We offer two pathways: nursing cadetship (must study triple) or general health studies. There are a large variety of work placements. First aid training, guest speakers and clinical skills. Excellent high grades and 100% pass rate. We invite in a large variety of guest speakers, including: Highfurlong School, Starbuddies (breastfeeding awareness), nurses from Blackpool Victoria Hospital (how to get into nursing), Wyre and Fylde Childrens Centres, health promotion and sexual and domestic violence training, how to get into teaching, Neurolinguistic Programming. We run first aid training visits to Kids up North and the University of Chester. Specific course entry requirements: Some nursing/midwifery courses at the university may require grade 5 or above in GCSE Maths, English Language and/or Science. Completion of DBS check.
What you need to get on
As BTEC level 3 courses are advanced courses, we require five A*- C passes of 4 (C) grade or above (or equivalent) including English language or maths. Please see our website for any specific course requirements.
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
Blackpool Sixth Form College
THE BLACKPOOL SIXTH FORM COLLEGE BLACKPOOL OLD ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY3 7LR
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · BLACKPOOL
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