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Health and Social Care BTEC extended certificate

at Belfairs Academy, Leigh-On-Sea · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Health and Social Care enables students to progress to degree level courses such as nursing, midwifery, social work, teaching and physiotherapy. It is an ideal course in preparation for these degrees and is fully accepted by admissions tutors. You could also go onto relevant employment within the health, social care and early years sector.

What you need to get on

Merit at Health and Social Care or grade 5 in GCSE English if new to Health and Social Care.

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

  • Belfairs Academy

    Highlands Boulevard, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 3TG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Leigh-On-Sea

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