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Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care

at Hugh Christie School · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate24 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

This course is suitable for anyone with an interest in the criminal justice system, those aiming for a career in areas such as social work, probation, the police, or if you're planning to study criminology, law, psychology or sociology at university. It will give you an opportunity to apply theoretical learning to real life problems and develop a set of transferable skills including research, analytical thinking and communication that are essential for university study and most careers. The course is generally taken alongside courses such as A levels or Level 3 work related subjects.

What you need to get on

4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above.

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

  • Leigh Academy Hugh Christie

    LEIGH ACADEMY HUGH CHRISTIE WHITE COTTAGE ROAD, TONBRIDGE, TN10 4PU

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · TONBRIDGE

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