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Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Health & Social Care (AQQ)

at The Windsor Forest Colleges Group, Berkshire · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2024see the detail

Level 3Applied and BTECAlternative Academic Qualification36 weeksFull time£2,225

What the college says

Do you want to work in the care industry, maybe nursing or child care? This is an interesting and demanding course with a strong theoretical base that will help you prepare by equipping you with the communication skills, organisational ability and understanding of the core values of the care sector. This is an ideal course to develop the skills needed to work in a care setting or go on to a degree programme in health and social care. Learn how to offer and promote quality care, learn about effective communication, equality, diversity and rights and development through the life stages and care values. Gain knowledge in health and safety, anatomy and physiology and sociological perspectives.

What you need to get on

Requires four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and science or a Level 2 BTEC in science at merit, plus Level 2 BTEC in health and social care at merit if taken.

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

  • Windsor College

    St. Leonards Rd, Windsor, SL4 3AZ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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