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Health & Social Care

at Ashlyns School, Berkhamsted · school or sixth form

Level 3Vocational and tradeCertificate2 yearsFull time

What the college says

BTEC Nationals offer the right blend of technical and academic skills to support students on the first steps to their chosen career. The course allows students to develop the skills and confidence they will need for a prosperous future. Students will apply their learning through practical assessments in the form of internally assessed assignments, externally assessed tasks and written examinations. Students should have a love and passion about the Health and Social Care sector. You should have an avid interest in human lifespan development and individual are and support needs. Students should be able to learn independently and research actively and methodically, and be able to give presentations. You should have effective writing skills and an ability to read technical texts, whilst being analytical. Contact: Mr J Preston - jpreston@ashlyns.herts.sch.uk

What you need to get on

GCSE average points score of a least 4 across the best 8 subjects taken at GCSE, including grade 4 in English and Mathematics

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

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

  • Ashlyns School

    Chesham Road, Berkhamsted, HP4 3AH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Berkhamsted

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