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BTEC National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care

at Sackville School, East Grinstead · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This qualification equips you with a broad understanding of the essential knowledge and skills needed to help you begin or progress in a wide variety of careers in health and social care. This course will suit students who are interested in learning about the health and social care from both a practical and theoretical perspective. Students undertake practical visits and placements and apply the experiences they gain to the knowledge they are taught in the classroom. The course suits those who prefer a more practical approach to their studies. It aims to develop personal, learning and thinking skills. This course has a heavy emphasis on portfolio and course work, even though there are two exams across the 4 units of study. Students will need to have good time management skills and be prepared to attend and take part in practical placements and visits as well as think independently.

What you need to get on

Five GCSEs at grade 4 and above, including English language. The study of Health and Social Care at level 2 is not essential.

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

  • Sackville School

    Lewes Road, East Grinstead, RH19 3TY

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · East Grinstead

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