Health & Social Care - Level 3 NCFE CACHE/BTEC - September Start
at Croydon College, Croydon · college
What the college says
You will gain knowledge and understanding essential to the health and social care sector, supporting progression to further learning or the workplace. You will be provided with the opportunity of participating in community charity events, visits to Health & Care settings and museums as well as work placement.
What you need to get on
4 GCSEs grade 9-4 (A*-C) or a related Level 2 vocational qualification (at merit or higher), including English and maths. Equivalence of these qualifications will be considered. You will also need to complete a DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check once enrolled, which the College will pay for if you are aged between 16�18 when you start the course. Mature applicants may be considered on relevant experience without having the required entry requirements. However, an interview will always b
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
Main Campus
Croydon College College Road, CROYDON, CR9 1DX
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Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · CROYDON
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