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BTEC National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care

at Folkestone Academy, Folkestone · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2026see the detail

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Are you considering a career in one of the caring professions? About 3 million people in the UK work in health and social care. In healthcare, this includes jobs such as doctors, pharmacists, nurses, physiotherapists, midwives, healthcare assistants and administrators. While social care roles include care assistants, social workers, occupational therapists and counsellors. Demand for both health and social care is likely to continue to rise, so it is sure to continue to play a key role in UK society, and the demand for people to fill these vital jobs will increase. Health and Social Care at The Abbey School aims to inspire students to consider a career in the health and social care sector. Students are encouraged to consider a range of moral and ethical dilemmas that may arise within health and social care and become independent learners in exploring possible outcomes. This Level 3 BTEC leads onto a wide range of health and social care related undergraduate degree courses at most universities.

What you need to get on

4-5 GCSE's grade 4 (C) or above including English and maths or a relevant Level 2 qualification.

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

  • T6 Turner Sixth Form

    THE FOLKESTONE ACADEMY ACADEMY LANE, FOLKESTONE, CT19 5FP

    DaytimeClassroom based
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