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BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care

at Truro and Penwith College, Truro · college

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Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull time

What the college says

The BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care is a qualification for people who wish to follow a career in the caring services, and is equivalent to three A Level qualifications. The course will give you a broad based introduction to careers in the health and social care sectors.

What you need to get on

4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above (to include English Language or Literature and/or mathematics at grade 5)

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

  • PENWITH COLLEGE

    St Clare Street, Penzance, TR18 2SA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Penzance

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