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BTEC National in Health and Social Care (Extended Certificate)

at Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy, Lancaster · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2022see the detail

Level 3Applied and BTECAlternative Academic Qualification2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The Health & Social Care AAQ is a Level 3 qualification equivalent to one A Level, designed to prepare students for careers in health, social care, early years, and community justice. It combines theoretical study through coursework and exams with practical work experience to develop skills like caring for individuals, mental health awareness, anatomy, and interpersonal skills.

What you need to get on

Sixth Form Entry Requirement

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

  • Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy

    Ashton Road, Lancaster, LA1 4RS

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Lancaster

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