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BTEC National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care

at Exmouth Community College, Exmouth · college

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2024see the detail

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This course, the Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care, is perfect for students who want an introduction to the health and social care sector and are considering careers in areas like nursing, midwifery, social work, early years education, or related fields. Equivalent to one A Level, it combines academic study with practical application, covering topics such as human lifespan development, working in health and social care, and meeting individual care needs, with optional units like sociological and psychological perspectives. It’s ideal for learners who enjoy understanding people and care systems, and who plan to progress to higher education or vocational training in health and social care when taken alongside other Level 3 qualifications.

What you need to get on

4-5 GCSE's including English and maths at grade 4 (C) 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

  • Exmouth Community College

    EXMOUTH COMMUNITY COLLEGE GIPSY LANE, EXMOUTH, EX8 3AF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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