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OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care

at Cleeve School, Cheltenham · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma22 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

During Year 12 you will study a range of units covering a wide range of themes expected in a Health & Social Care course, such as Human Development, Working in Heath & Social Care, Meeting Individual Needs and Promoting Public Health. You will be required to complete a minimum of 100 hours of work experience in a health & social care setting; your teacher may ask for your help in finding an appropriate setting. The knowledge and understanding you have acquired from your work experience placement will be used to complete a specific unit of work and to generally support the depth of your understanding across other units. There are a wide range of units to choose from and the exact units studied depends upon both the expertise of the teachers involved and the interests of the students in our groups. We always cover a range of units so that all students gain a broad understanding, but will always try to include specific units such as those with a strong biological content for those students intending to study Nursing at University. Possible optional units include: Nutritional Health, Understanding Mental Wellbeing, Complementary Therapies, Health Psychology and Biomedical Science.

What you need to get on

Students should have met the Sixth Form entry criteria and also have Grade 4 in GCSE English or Maths. If Health and Social Care has been studied at KS4 then students should have achieved a minimum of a Level 2 Pass or grade 4 in English GCSE if not studied.

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

  • Cleeve School

    Two Hedges Road Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, GL52 8AE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · Cheltenham

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