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BTEC National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care

at St Albans Girls' School, St. Albans · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull time

What the college says

This course is a vocational qualification designed for learners who are interested in learning about the Health & Social Care sector as part of a balanced study programme. It combines relevant theories that underpin the work of professionals as well as the practical knowledge required within the industry. It is equivalent in size to one A Level.

What you need to get on

We would expect you to achieve a Grade 4 or higher in GCSE English Literature or English Language.

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

  • St Albans Girls' School

    Sandridgebury Lane, St. Albans, AL3 6DB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · St. Albans

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