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BTEC National Diploma in Health and Social Care

at Sacred Heart Catholic School, London · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2023see the detail

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull time

What the college says

INTRODUCTION The BTEC Diploma/Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care prepares you to work in care and/or health related careers. This two-year course provides the knowledge, skills and understanding required for working in a caring environment and gives the opportunity for students to gain a nationally recognised level three vocationally specific qualification. In addition, the course provides the opportunity for progression to university to study professional courses such as nursing, midwifery, social work, residential care management, and housing and probation service. If you enjoy working in a caring capacity with people and are interested in a career in health, social care or the public sector this course could be for you. The Diploma qualification is equivalent to two A levels and should be studied alongside one other A level course. The Extended Diploma is equivalent to three A Levels and is usually the one course studied. Work experience is compulsory in the study of health and social care. Guest speakers from setting will be invited in to further enhance your understanding of current practice.

What you need to get on

Grade 5 in English Language & Grade 4 in Science or Merit overall achieved in Level 2 BTEC Award/TECH Health & Social Care.

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

  • Sacred Heart Catholic School

    Camberwell New Road, London, SE5 0RP

    DaytimeClassroom based
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