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BTEC National Certificate in Health and Social Care

at Teign School, Newton Abbot · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate12 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

This course is for anyone interested in learning about the health and social care sector and is normally taken as part of a wider study programme to compliment or contrast with other level 3 subjects. If you want to pursue a career in health care support work, or to move towards a professional career such as nursing or social work, this course could be for you. It's equivalent in size to half an A level. The course will give you a basic introduction to health and social care from which you can go on to higher education, an apprenticeship or employment.

What you need to get on

4 GCSE's at grade 4 or above or a relevant level 2 qualification.

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

  • Teign Six Form College

    Teign School Chudleigh Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 3JG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 4 September 2026 · Newton Abbot

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