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BTEC National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care

at Weavers Academy, Wellingborough · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate24 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

If you are interested in a career in health and social care, this work related 2-year course, equivalent to 2 A Levels will give you the knowledge and skills you need to take your first steps. It allows you to explore different health and social care roles to help you plan your future career options. You don't need any previous knowledge or experience of the health and social care sector to take this course. The course can be taken alongside other BTEC Nationals or A Levels to support move on toion to specific job roles or higher education courses in health and social care, for example occupational therapy or nursing.

What you need to get on

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

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

  • Weavers Academy

    Brickhill Road, Wellingborough, NN8 3JH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Wellingborough

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