Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care (CTEC)

Applications Open: - 7th November 2025

Applications Close: - 8th June 2026 (Applications will still be considered after this date)

Other Information:- Please select a minimum of three A-Level courses. Contact Mark.Shenton@sandwich-tech.kent.sch.uk for further course information

Entry Requirements: Some courses have additional entry requirements. These can be found on the prospectus.

Level 3 - 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or higher including English and Mathematics.

Transition - 5 GCSEs at grade 3 or higher. Either English or Mathematics must be at a grade 4.

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices

Questions/Queries:-Mark.shenton@sandwich-tech.kent.sch.uk

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Why study this subject?

Students who wish to pursue a career in health and social care or progress to university to study a related course should take this subject. This is also a subject that will allow progression to health and social care related apprenticeships. Through the study of health and social care, they will gain an understanding of how to work within health and social care settings and how to support other people.

Units that will be studied

The course comprises of six units (2 exam units and 4 NEA (coursework) units:

• FO90 Principles of Health and Social Care

• FO91 Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care

• FO92 Person-centred Approach to Care

• FO93 Supporting People with Mental Health Conditions

• FO94 Supporting People with Long Term Physiological Conditions *

• FO96 Supporting People in Relation to Sexual Health, Pregnancy and Postnatal Health *

Assessment

FO90 Exam

FO91 Exam

FO92 NEA

FO93 NEA

FO94 * NEA

FO96 * NEA

* These are optional and are subject to change.

STS Sixth Form offers a broad range of A Level and Applied general qualifications that will prepare you for university or employment. To access this route, you will need to have at least 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths; however, some subjects have specific entry criteria. You will study a programme that can be tailored to meet your interests and future aspirations to give you the best chance of academic success. This programme is a two-year linear course. To study four level 3 courses, you must have at least 5 GCSEs at grade 7 or above. All courses are subject to change and are not set in stone.

No additional entry requirements.