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Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care

at Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College, Ossett · sixth form college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

BTEC Health and Social Care comes under the Society department’s umbrella of subjects. Health and Social Care is a popular choice at KS5 for students wishing to gain a more practical hands on approach to learning. The course is the equivalent of 3 A levels. By the end of the course students can choose a more academic pathway and move towards college or university or if they so wish they can choose to move into their chosen vocation. In addition to the core lessons, teachers are on hand to deliver support and guidance throughout the two years. A BTEC in Health and Social Care is the ideal choice for anyone wishing to pursue a career in a health or social care setting. This course will provide students with a national vocationally specific qualification recognised by both employers and universities. Many of our former students have gone onto undertake degrees in nursing, teaching, social care, probation, psychology and criminology to name but a few, whilst some have moved into jobs as the course will prepare them for any future career in Health and Social Care or any related career that involves working with people. The course aims to provide an enriched learning experience that develops skills and qualifications for employment. In addition to this, students will have an opportunity to participate in the NHS Befriend volunteer scheme at Pinderfields Hospital. As this is a professional role, students will undertake a period of training and gain the following level 2 qualificatio

What you need to get on

5 GCSE at grade 5 or above. Students must have achieved grade 5 or above in Maths and a 5 in 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

  • Drake (Accord Sixth Form Main Building)

    Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, WF5 0DG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Ossett

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