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Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care

at Allerton High School, Leeds · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

If you are looking for a career in the health sector, eg nursing, medicine, physiotherapist, social work or early years worker then this qualification is for you. Cambridge Technicals are vocational qualifications that are designed to give you a work-focused alternative to A Levels. They’ve been designed to give you opportunities to demonstrate and develop the practical application of knowledge and understanding in the areas of work that appeal to you. This will enable you to develop your research skills as you work, both independently and with colleagues, to progress through your qualifications. This qualification will help you:- Develop the ability to work autonomously and effectively Be able to specialise in particular areas of health, social care and early years if you wish Obtain a qualification that is relevant to the workplace. Build your skills, knowledge and understanding of health, social care and early years needed to both continue studying at university and to start work. This qualification isn’t just about caring for babies or the elderly and the ill; it will provide learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding to progress into Higher Education on a health and social care-related programme such as Health and Social Care, Nursing, Social Work or Early Childhood Studies.

What you need to get on

You should have achieved a minimum of 5 9-4 grades at GCSE including English and Maths with grade 4/4 in Science. Where Health and Social Care has been studied at Level 2 a Pass must have been achieved.

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

  • Allerton High Business and Enterprise Specialist School

    KING LANE, LEEDS, LS17 7AG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 6 September 2027 · LEEDS

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