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Health and Social Care Level 3 OCR Certificate

at Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College, Hove · sixth form college

Level 3Applied and BTECAlternative Academic Qualification72 weeksPart time£1,134

What the college says

This course is ideal for students planning on a career within health and social care. The BTEC Extended Certificate is equivalent to one A level (2 years) and students must have a commitment to continued assessment via course work. Many of our students undertake relevant work experience placements which are often a requirement for higher education courses, and all students have the opportunity to attend talks with health and social care professionals, such as nurses and occupational therapists. For each unit there is plenty of content to learn, and for coursework units, there are regular deadlines that need to be met, so students need to be very organised. There are two exams, plus two pieces of coursework. Students often take Health and Social Care alongside Psychology, Sociology, Biology and Sport, among others.

What you need to get on

4 in English Language GCSE or 4 in English Literature GCSE

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

Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Hove

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