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Cambridge Technical Diploma in Health and Social Care (VRQ)

at St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College · sixth form college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Health and Social Care is a course for anyone interested in working with people of a variety of ages and in a range of settings. This could range from babies or children, people with special needs or jearning difficulties, families and young people, to the elderly. If you have an approachable, trustworthy, enthusiastic and compassionate nature, this course may be for you! Throughout the course, teaching, learning and assessment is applied to health and social care practice and the range of client groups and situations where care and support take place.

What you need to get on

Five passes in GCSE at grade 4 or above. One of the five passes will include English at grade 5 or higher.

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

  • ST ROBERT OF NEWMINSTER

    St. Robert of Newminster Rc Comprehensive School Biddick Lane, Washington, NE38 8AF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · Washington

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