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BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care

at Towers School and Sixth Form Centre, Ashford · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Students cover 2 sectors. Health care looks at all hospital activities, medical nursing homes and GP services. Social care sector includes residential nursing care, residential nursing facilities, residential care facilities, domiciliary care and social work.

What you need to get on

5 GCSEs grade 4 including English

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

  • Towers School and Sixth Form Centre

    Faversham Road Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9AL

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Ashford

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