Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care
at Cowley International College, St. Helens · college
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
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Start dates
- 30 September 2026 · St Helens
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