Leve 3 National Extended Certificate in Health & Social Care
at Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School · school or sixth form
Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2026see the detail
What the college says
BTEC Health and Social Care offers a wide range of units and experiences for students to develop their knowledge and understanding of working within the Health, Social Care and Early Years sectors. Across the course students will cover mandatory and optional units, which will prepare them for a career within the sector. Mandatory Units: Single Award Unit 1 Human Lifespan Development Unit 2 Working in Health and Social Care Unit 5 Meeting Individual Care & Support Needs Optional Units: Single Award Unit 11 Psychological Perspectives Unit 19 Nutritional Health
What you need to get on
Minimum 5 GCSE's Grades 9-5 including Maths and English
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
Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School
39 Victoria Road Acocks Green, Birmingham, B27 7XY
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Birmingham
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