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BTEC National Extended Certificate in Health & Social Care

at Idsall School, Shifnal · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2024see the detail

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The course is beneficial to those students who are considering a career in the Health or Social Care sector. For example, nursing, midwifery, social work, teaching. It also supports general entry requirements for applying for Higher Education.

What you need to get on

Students must achieve a grade total of at least 8 in English Language and Mathematics, with no grade less than a 4. Students must achieve a grade 5 in subjects they want to continue at A Level, except in English Language and Mathematics. An average point score of 4.5 is required.

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

  • Idsall School

    Coppice Green Lane, Shifnal, TF11 8PD

    DaytimeClassroom based
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