Health and Social Care : Level 3 Cambridge Extended Certificate (= 1 A-level)
Health, Public Services and Care


What will you be working towards?
Code | L3-CXC-HSC |
Qualification Type | National Extended Certificate (BTEC) |
Qualification Level | Level 3 |
Course type | Full Time |
Overview
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How will it be delivered?
Students will be assessed by a mixture of assignments and written exams. Three units will be assessed by external examination. The remaining units will be assessed by internal coursework assignments.
Entry requirements
A minimum of five GCSEs at grade A*- C or 4 - 9, or equivalent, including a C or 4 in English Language and a D or 3 in Science. An interest in Health and Social Care would be advantageous.
Your next steps...
The majority of students who have completed the course have continued into further education or training. Many of our students have chosen careers in social work, nursing, health management, radiography & teaching.
What does the course combine well with?
Complementary subjects are Sociology, Psychology and Biology. Students can also take complementary courses such as Science, especially if interested in a career in Health Care.
Equivalents:
This qualification is equivalent to one A-Level and has comparable UCAS points.