BTEC National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care
at Sandy Secondary School, Sandy · school or sixth form
What the college says
This course is an ideal platform for anyone considering a career an allied health care professionals (for example, health care assistants, nursing, midwifery, paramedical sciences occupational therapy), social work, primary teaching, or biomedical sciences
What you need to get on
The provider has not listed entry requirements. Ask them directly, and ask what happens if your grades come out lower than expected.
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
Sandy Secondary School
Engayne Avenue, Sandy, SG19 1BL
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Sandy
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