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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care

at Cowley International College, St. Helens · college

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionNeeds attention2026see the detail

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Nursing Cadetship is a brilliant opportunity to start a nursing career. The course includes First Aid, a uniform, DBS check. It provides a valuable experience in a variety of different health care settings, primarily in the NHS and local care provider environments. Work placements within St Helens & Knowsley NHS Trust consist of two full days per week in different care settings.

What you need to get on

5 GCSEs or equivalent, grade 9 - 4, including Maths and English Language

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

  • Cowley International College

    Hard Lane, St Helens, WA10 6LB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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