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Health and Social Care

at Ricards Lodge High School, London · school or sixth form

Level 3Vocational and tradeCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care is equivalent in size to 1 A Level. It is for students interested in learning about the health and social care sector alongside other fields of study. The course allows you to gain the skills, knowledge and understanding of health and social care related careers in a professional capacity. It will suit those who have an interest in science, child care or working with vulnerable people. Health care encompasses all hospital activities, medical nursing homes and GP services, for example. The social care sector includes residential nursing care, residential nursing facilities, residential care facilities, domiciliary care and social work. Students are able to progress into work in the sector through degree programmes in nursing, midwifery, social work, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and pharmacy, for example.

What you need to get on

GCSE Science Grade 4 or higher (Combined Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics)

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

  • Ricards Lodge High School

    Lake Road, London, SW19 7HB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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