BTEC National Certificate in Health and Social Care
at The Ecclesbourne School, Belper · school or sixth form
What the college says
BTEC National Extended Certificate in Health & Social Care The BTEC National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care will provide you with an in-depth knowledge of the Health and Social Care sector and the vocational skills required to work within it.
What you need to get on
5 GCSES 4-9 or A*-C to include Maths and English Lang or Lit 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
The Ecclesbourne School
Wirksworth Road Duffield, Belper, DE56 4GS
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Belper
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