BTEC National Certificate in Health and Social Care
at The Littlehampton Academy, Littlehampton · school or sixth form
Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2026see the detail
What the college says
Do you like to care for others? Have you got an Inquisitive nature and think that you would like to go into a career that involves helping people? If that is the case then Health and Social care is the course for you! Health and Social care is about understanding and improving the lives of children's and adults living in society. With an aging population in the UK, it is more important that ever to have passionate and experienced health care professionals working in the UK. By studying Health and Social care you will develop a sound understanding of the skills and abilities you need to support both children and adults in the community.
What you need to get on
Minimum grade 4 in 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
The Littlehampton Academy
Fitzalan Road, Littlehampton, BN17 6FE
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
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