Health and Social Care: BTEC L3 National Extended Certificate
at St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School · school or sixth form
What the college says
Health and social care is the biggest growth industry in Europe and this course gives students an opportunity to get involved in this. The health and social care department is caring and supportive as well as being active, fun and energetic. Students will The course also contains visits from the school nurse and a dementia care worker, as well as a whole day relating to mental health care. Every student also has the opportunity to look after a cyber-baby to practice their parenting skills.
What you need to get on
Minimum of 5 9 - 4 grades at GCSE including a C in English.
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
St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School
St. John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School City Way, Rochester, ME1 2FA
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Rochester
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