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Health and Social Care Extended Diploma

at Washwood Heath Technology College, Birmingham · college

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2020see the detail

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma18 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

Yr12 complete 9 units in the first year. Compulsory units are Unit 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 48, 7 and 8. If all these units are complete they can bank them gaining 6 units = 1 A level. Y13 - complete 18 units over the 2 years including the compulsory units. Some students can bank 12 units = 2 A levels if certain circumstances makes this possible. Students who complete all 18 units gain 3 A levels at PPP, MMM, DDD or D* D* D* or a combination of these grades dependent on grades achieved for each unit. Unit 6 is over 2 years as it includes 100 hrs of Work experience. If they complete P6 and P7 of this unit they claim unit 48 in yr 12 and Unit 6 in yr13 once the 100 hrs work experience has been completed and signed off. This unit is equivalent to 2 units. Once the compulsory units are taught, tutors can then choose which other units are taught according to their own specialisms. ontact provider for more information as this may not be up to date course information

What you need to get on

GCSE grade C or below in English and Maths

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

  • Washwood Heath Academy

    Burney Lane, Birmingham, B8 2AS

    DaytimeClassroom based
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