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BTEC National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care

at St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College, London · sixth form college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2023see the detail

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This course is a broad-based qualification designed to prepare students for a range of careers in Health & Social Care or for entry into Higher Education. A work placement is a mandatory requirement of the course.

What you need to get on

5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above ideally including English Language at grade 4 or a BTEC Level 2 Diploma at Merit with English Language at grade 4. In addition/ within those 5 GCSEs, for this subject you will need to achieve Grade 4 in Maths and a Grade 4 in English language is preferred OR BTEC Level 2 Diploma in a relevant Level 2 qualification with Distinction. NB: A BTEC AWARD is not sufficient on its own without meeting other requirements.

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

  • Saint Francis Xavier Sixth Form College

    10 MALWOOD ROAD, LONDON, SW12 8EN

    DaytimeClassroom based
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