Health and Social Care (Single)

Applications Open: Open Now!

Applications Close: Wednesday 7th January 2026

Entry Requirements: Minimum entry requirements are 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, which MUST include English Language and Mathematics, plus any additional individual subject requirements.

How to Apply: Applications are only accepted via Kent Choices.

The Extended Certificate is for students who are interested in learning about the health and social care sector alongside other fields of study. The course provides robust opportunities for learners to develop their knowledge and understanding of a wide range of subject areas relating to health and social care provision such as responsibilities, legislation as well a development and common illness and diseases. This knowledge supports progression to a wide range of higher education courses, not only in health and social care-related subjects, but in any area of employment which involves working with people.

Learners will study 4 units over the 2 years: 3 mandatory and 1 optional unit.

Human Lifespan Development – examined.

Working in Health and Social Care - exam¬ined

Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs – coursework

Supporting Individuals with Additional Needs – coursework

The Diploma learners will also study:

Enquiries into Current Research in Health and Social Care – externally set task

Principles of Safe Practice in Health and Social Care – coursework

Promoting Public Health – coursework Work Experience in Health and Social Care – coursework with compulsory placement hours.

General entry requirements: Grade 4 in English Language and Maths together with 3 other GCSE grades at grade 4 or above is the minimum requirement to enter Hillview Sixth Form.

Any Science GCSE at a 4 or above and GCSE English Language and Maths grade 4 or above.

Students can progress into both employment and further study in all types of care –social, health, child or public services. Hillview students have elected to study Child, Mental and Adult Nursing, Midwifery, Paramedical Science, Youth Work, Social Work, Primary School Teaching, Forensic Science, Child Studies, Human Resource and many other interesting courses at university.