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Health and Social Care BTEC Extended Certificate

Springwood High School

Queensway, Gaywood, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4AW

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent
Level 3
Health, Public Services and Care

Available start dates

Available start dates

Thursday, 03 September 2026
Springwood High School
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
B

Application Instructions

A LEVEL AND LEVEL 3 QUALIFICATIONS

To gain a place on this course students will ideally have at least grade 4 in both English Language and Mathematics and at least three other GCSEs, or equivalent Level 2 qualifications, at grade 5 or above. Some subjects also have additional entry requirements.

All students are to choose 3 subjects from 3 different blocks. Further Mathematics may be taken as a fourth choice.



LEVEL 2 QUALIFICATIONS

Subjects have individual entry requirements.

Students only need to apply for either Bricklaying or Hairdressing.

Course Details

HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Health and Social Care (Extended Certificate) is equivalent to One A level

This qualification is part of the suite of Health and Social Care qualifications offered by Pearson.

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care (AAQ) is an Alternative Academic Qualification (AAQ) designed for post -16 students with an interest in health and social care and aiming to progress to higher education as a route to graduate level employment. Equivalent to one A level in size, it is suitable for students looking to develop their applied knowledge and skills in health and social care alongside two A levels.

Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Health and Social Care (Extended Certificate) (360 GLH) 610/3964/0

How will it be delivered and assessed?

4 units of which 3 are mandatory (75%) and 2 are external (50%).

Units are assessed using a grading scale of Distinction (D), Merit (M), Pass (P), Near Pass (N) and Unclassified (U). The grade of Near Pass is used for externally assessed units only

A broad basis of study for the health and social care sector. This qualification is designed to support progression to higher education when taken as part of a programme of study that includes other appropriate BTEC Nationals or A Levels.

01 - Human Lifespan Development MANDATORY EXAM 80 MARKS 1HR 30 MINS

02 - Human Biology and Health MANDATORY EXAM 80 MARKS 1HR 30 MINS

03 - Health and Social Care Practice MANDATORY COURSEWORK

07 - Health Science OPTIONAL COURSEWORK

Entry requirements

Subject Specific Requirements

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Future Applications

Nursing, Midwifery, Allied Professions, Care Work, Early years, Teaching


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