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Health and Social Care - Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate

at The Elizabethan Academy, Retford · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECAlternative Academic Qualification2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This course will help you develop independence and confidence in using skills that are relevant to all sectors, not just health and social care. You will explore equality, diversity and rights in health and social care, with a particular focus on The Equality Act of 2010. You will understand the principles and values that underpin the need for a person- centred approach to care and how individuals with mental health conditions can be cared for and supported in a way which is suitable for their needs.

What you need to get on

4 or above in science (if separate sciences this ideally needs to be biology) or 4-4 in combined science. Grade 4 or above 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

  • The Elizabethan Academy

    Hallcroft Road, Retford, DN22 7PY

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Retford

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