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Certificate in Health and Social Care (VRQ)

at Newcastle Upon Tyne City Council, Newcastle Upon Tyne · local authority

Level 3Vocational and tradeCertificate15 monthsPart timeFree

What the college says

The Level 3 Certificate in Health and Social Care is suited to people already in a role within Health and Social care who wish to progress within that role. It supports learners’ access to higher education and progression into a wide range of job roles within the health and social care sector. For learners that would like to, this qualification can be topped up the Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care.

What you need to get on

You will require a DBS check to work in this role. You will complete initial assessments in English and maths as well as a short task based on your knowledge of the Health and Social Care sector.

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

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

  • WEST GATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

    WEST GATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE WEST ROAD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE4 9LU

    DaytimeClassroom based
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