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BTEC National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care

at Kettering Buccleuch Academy, Kettering · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

If you're thinking about a career in health and social care but not ready to commit entirely to a purely work related course, the National Extended Certificate gives you an introduction to the sector whilst allowing you to study other subjects alongside it. Equivalent in size to one A Level, if you take it as part of a programme of study that includes other work related or academic Level 3 qualifications it can help you to move on to to a wide range of higher education and training opportunities.

What you need to get on

5 GCSE's grade 4 or above. Maths Grade 4. Science and English Grade 5

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

  • KBA

    KETTERING BUCCLEUCH ACADEMY WEEKLEY GLEBE ROAD, KETTERING, NN16 9NS

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · KETTERING

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