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Health and Social Care

at Ormiston Bushfield Academy, Peterborough · school or sixth form

Level 3Vocational and tradeCertificate2 yearsFull time

What the college says

The BTEC National Diploma course is equivalent to two A Levels. Studied over two years, it consists of eight mandatory units. In Year One you will look at effective communication in Health and social care and equality, diversity and rights. You will focus on development through the life stages and health, safety and security.

What you need to get on

5 GSCE Grade 9 to 4 including GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature

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

  • Ormiston Bushfield Academy

    Bushfield Orton Goldhay, Peterborough, PE2 5RQ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Peterborough

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