BTEC National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care
at Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School, London · school or sixth form
What the college says
A level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care allows students to develop the skills and personal qualities needed toto work within the industry or to progress onto further education. The core units provide learners with the underpinning knowledge of the sectors whilst the optional selected units will provide learners with the opportunity to consider specific health and social care roles and settings. What Skills Will I Develop? Communication and Interpersonal Written communication Organisation Presentation Team working Problem-solving Time management Analytical IT
What you need to get on
5 GCSEs Grade 4 or above, including 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
Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School
BELLTREES GROVE, LONDON, SW16 2HY
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Start dates
- 5 September 2026 · LONDON
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