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Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care

at Ringwood School Academy, Ringwood · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate24 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

THealth and Social Care is a varied and interesting qualification suitable for those students who enjoy working with people and have an interest in health, early-years care and education, social work or simply working in a caring role. The course allows students to develop skills that will enable them to make an effective contribution to any workplace, including the skills of research, evaluation and problem solving, and is an ideal course for candidates who like to take a more hands on approach to learning. Students get the best of both worlds by gaining a respected qualification that prepares them for further study and training, which also encompasses a ‘real-world’ vocational approach.

What you need to get on

Average GCSE grade 4.5. Grade 5 in English Language, Grade 4 in English Literature and Grade 4 in Mathematics.

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

  • Ringwood School

    Parsonage Barn Lane, RIngwood, BH24 1SE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · RIngwood

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