BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 Health & Social Care (Single)
at West Coventry Academy, Coventry · school or sixth form
What the college says
Studying Health and Social Care to Level 3 will help you to gain a good knowledge and understanding of the work of health, social care and early year's organisations. You will develop skills that will enable you to make an effective contribution to the work of care organisations. You will also acquire many transferable skills that will be of use in further study or training: research and referencing, problem-solving, analysis and evaluation.
What you need to get on
Both internal and external pupils wishing to enter the sixth form will be expected to have met the same minimum academic entry requirements for the sixth form. This is a minimum of 3 GCSE grade 4s and grade 4 in English AND Maths. This course additionally requires grade 5 in English Language. Please note, we may adjust our offer each year. Check the school's website for up to date courses.
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
West Coventry Academy
Tile Hill Lane, Coventry, CV4 9PW
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Coventry
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