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BTEC National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care

at Cheltenham Bournside School, Cheltenham · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2022see the detail

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Our Health and Social Care qualifications can be studied alongside other Level 3 qualifications. Our Health and Social Care qualification can be studied alongside other Level 3 qualifications. The course is designed for post-16 learners wishing to go on to further or higher level study, or directly into employment in this area. The qualification attracts UCAS points and is widely recognised by universities and employers. Many students opt for this qualification because 40% of the final assessment is comprised of ongoing coursework, and the assessment is not solely based on examinations at the end of Year 13. Units include: Human lifespan development Working in health and social care Meeting individual care and support needs In addition, one optional unit will be decided by the school.

What you need to get on

See our current Sixth Form Prospectus for further details.

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

  • Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre

    Warden Hill Road, Cheltenham, GL51 3EF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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