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BTEC National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care

at Joseph Leckie Academy, Walsall · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2026see the detail

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The course is for students interested in learning about the health and social care sector. The course will give students an insight into a range of health and social care areas including Human Lifespan Development; Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs; Working in Health and Social Care and Psychology perspectives.

What you need to get on

Minimum of 5 grade 4 at GCSE or equivalent. Grade 4 or equivalent in your chosen study subject is preferred.

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

  • Joseph Leckie Academy

    WALSTEAD ROAD WEST, WALSALL, WS5 4PG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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