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Health & Social Care Extended Diploma Level 3

at Herefordshire, Ludlow, and North Shropshire College, Hereford · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2022see the detail

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull time

What the college says

This Level 3 course is a coherent study of the health and social care sector and supports progression to a HE university degree in a related subject; these include nursing, midwifery, paramedic science, social work, occupational therapy, teaching and many more. It could also lead to an apprenticeship in the sector for those who wish to go straight out into practice to work as care/support workers.

What you need to get on

A minimum of five GSCEs at grade 4, including English and/or maths or successful completion of a relevant Level 2 qualification at merit grade and good progress with English and maths, including attendance at the GCSE exams if applicable.

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

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