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BTEC National Extended Certificate/Diploma/Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care

at Shireland Biomedical Utc, Wolverhampton · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2023see the detail

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The health and social care sector comprises two sub sectors; health care and social care. Health care encompasses all hospital activities, medical, nursing homes and GP services for example. The social care sector includes residential nursing care, residential nursing facilitates, domiciliary care and social work. By studying the Health and Social Care BTEC you will be able to progress in the sector through degree programs in nursing, midwifery, social work, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and pharmacy for example. There are more than 300 distinct career paths in this sector. The sector is a major employer; almost four million people across the UK. You can gain an enormous sense of personal achievement by making a positive difference to people’s lives. A career in social care offers long-term employment prospects, with great opportunities for promotion and progression. The Health and Social Care department have highly motivated staff who will provide you with all the support you need. You will be expected to work hard as we have high expectations, but a fun and supportive environment will be created to help you succeed.

What you need to get on

5 GCSE's grade 4 or above including English, Maths and Science.

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

  • Shireland Biomedical UTC

    350 HIGH STREET, WEST BROMWICH, B70 8DJ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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