BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care
at Gospel Oak School, Tipton · school or sixth form
What the college says
This qualification is a two-year course which prepares students to work with clients in a variety of settings and environments within the sectors of Health and Social Care, working with children, vulnerable adults and young people.
What you need to get on
You will require a minimum of 5 GCSE's at grades 4-9 including English and Maths. It is not necessary to have studied a health-related subject at level, 2 although this would be beneficial.
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
Gospel Oak School
Gospel Oak School Bilston Road, Tipton, DY4 0BZ
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Tipton
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