Health and Social Care (Single)
Towers School and Sixth Form Centre
Faversham Road, Kennington, ASHFORD, TN24 9AL
National Extended Certificate (BTEC)
Level 3
Available start dates
Available start dates
Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Towers School and Sixth Form Centre
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
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Block B
Please contact the provider directly to apply for this course.
Application Instructions
APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED - please apply via the Towers School website
Applications Open: - 11th December 2025
Applications Close: - 13th February 2026
Entry Requirements: - Admission to Towers Sixth Form to study A levels or BTEC equivalent will be awarded on the basis of GCSE performance. Each subject has its own entry requirements.
How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices
Course Summary
The Health and Social care sector consists of two sub sectors: Health Care and Social Care. Health Care encompasses all hospital activities, medical nursing homes and GP services. The social care sector includes residential nursing care, residential nursing facilities, residential care facilities, domiciliary care and social work. By studying for a BTEC in Health and Social Care, students can progress into work in the sector through degree programmes in nursing, midwifery, social work, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and pharmacy.
Course Details
External Examinations:
- Unit 1: Human Lifespan Development
- Unit 2: Working in Health and Social Care
Internally Assessed Coursework:
- Unit 5: Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs
- Unit 12: Supporting Individuals with Additional Needs
How will it be delivered and assessed?
External Examinations: 2 external examinations
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Coursework: 2 units of internally examined coursework.
Entry requirements
Grade 4 in 3-5 GCSEs including Grade 4 in English or Maths
Your next steps...
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care supports progression into further education, training or employment as it offers a mix of both theoretical and vocational learning. It can help towards a career in nursing, midwifery, physiotherapy, teaching, occupational therapy, social work and the police.
Previous Health and Social Care students have gone on to study BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science, BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing and BSc (Hons) Midwifery. Other students that have immediately entered full time employment working as primary school teaching assistants and support workers in care homes.
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