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Health and Social Care BTEC (NCF) Extended Certificate

at Salisbury Sixth Form College, Salisbury · sixth form college

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate23 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

The health and social care industry is one of the fastest growing in the UK – people are living longer and there is an increasing need for care and support as well as working with children in early years. By studying Health and Social Care you will learn how to help others improve their physical health and impact the wellbeing of people in your community as well as developing skills in working with young children. If you want to help make a positive difference to people’s lives then Health and Social Care is the course for you. The Extended Certificate is equivalent to 1 A Level and awards UCAS points towards university applications. You will develop professional and personal skills to allow you to offer specific, person-centred care and support and build positive relationships with the people you are working with, so that their needs and requirements are met while they maintain control of their own care and support. There is no requirement for work experience however we strongly recommend any work experience or part time work is related in some way to the sector. You will consider the real impacts on people living with conditions or illnesses such as the social, financial and psychological impacts, not just the signs, symptoms and treatment of faceless conditions or illnesses. You will also learn about the legislation and guidance supporting health and social care, so that you can ensure the people you are working with are not only able to access all the care and support the

What you need to get on

Please see course description on our website: https://www.salisbury6c.ac.uk/courses/health-and-social-care-single/

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

  • SALISBURY 6TH FORM COLLEGE (S6C)

    66-78 Tollgate Road, SALISBURY, SP1 2JJ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · SALISBURY

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