BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Health & Social Care
at Outwood Academy Portland, Worksop · school or sixth form
What the college says
The BTEC L3 National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care is a course for students with an interest in the work of the Health and Social Care sectors. It is generally taken alongside 2 A Levels as part of a 2 year programme of learning. This will enable learners to progress to a degree programme chosen from a range of programmes in the Health & Social Care sector. For more course specific details, please visit: https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-nationals/health-and-social-care-2016.html#tab-1
What you need to get on
Students must achieve the minimum entry requirement of 5 GCSEs graded 9-4.
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
Outwood Post 16 Centre
Valley Road, Worksop, S81 7EL
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Worksop
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