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Health and Social Care Extended Diploma

at Netherthorpe School, Chesterfield · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care is an Applied General qualification which is the same size as three GCE A Levels. It will form a learners complete two year study programme. The Extended Diploma provides a broad understanding and skill set related to Health and Social Care, and the academic skills required to support progression into higher education in a range of health and social care or related qualifications such as nursing, midwifery and social work or educational courses such as Primary school teaching. You may also seek employment in the health and social care sector or a related industry.

What you need to get on

We offer the OCR Technical Extended Diploma Course in Health and Social Care. (Providing sufficient interest is expressed to make the course viable) The Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care has been developed for learners aged 16+, who want to develop and apply their skills, knowledge & understanding in health, social care and child 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

  • Netherthorpe School

    RALPH ROAD STAVELEY, CHESTERFIELD, S43 3PY

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · CHESTERFIELD

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