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BTEC National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care

at Helena Romanes School, Dunmow · school or sixth form

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 care facilities, domiciliary care and social work. Students are able to progress into work in the sector through degree programmes 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, employing almost four million people across the UK.

What you need to get on

5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above

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

  • Helena Romanes School and Sixth Form Centre

    Parsonage Downs, Dunmow, CM6 2AU

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Dunmow

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