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Health and Social Care (Level 3)

at City of Bristol College, BRISTOL · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2023see the detail

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma1 yearFull time£4,670

What the college says

Are you are interested in a career in health and social care such as social work or nursing? Thiscourse has been designed to give you in-depth knowledge of health and social care and develop your skills to work with people in care settings. It is equivalent to 3 A Levels and will allow you to progress to jobs in the sector or university. You will study a wide range of topics and will spend one day a week in a range of settings including elderly care and vulnerable care.

What you need to get on

--5 GCSEs at Grade C or above including English Language and preferably Maths Or--BTEC Level 2 Diploma in a related course at Merit grade--Two good references--

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

  • College Green Centre

    St George's Road, Bristol, BS1 5UA

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  • Ashley Down Centre

    Ashley Down Centre Ashley Down Road, Bristol, BS7 9BU

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