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Health & Social Care - Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National

Thomas Aveling School, The

Arethusa Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2UW

National Extended Certificate (BTEC)
Level 3
Health, Public Services and Care

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026
The Thomas Aveling School
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Application Instructions

Applications Open: Thursday, 6 November from 5pm

Applications Close: date and time to be confirmed by the school soon!

How To Apply:

Internal students - Apply via Applicaa using this link - https://thomasaveling.applicaa.com/year12

External students - Apply via KentChoices using this link - https://www.kentprospectus.co.uk/login. Please note - After sending your application, you'll receive a welcome email from Applicaa asking for further information.

Entry Requirements: Five GCSEs grade 4 and above. Refer to individual subjects for the specific entry requirements.

Course Summary

The Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Health and Social Care (Extended Certificate) allows students to engage in a broad investigation of various aspects of the health and social care sector. There are two mandatory examined units and one mandatory internally assessed unit. Students will select a further optional unit from the four available. The internally assessed units give students the opportunity to engage in applied knowledge and understanding tasks to develop their health and social care knowledge.

Course Details

Equivalent in size to one A Level. 4 units of which 3 are mandatory and 2 are external. Mandatory content (75%). External assessment (50%).


How will it be delivered and assessed?

Assignments and exams

Entry requirements

No additional requirements

Your next steps...

https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-nationals/health-and-social-care-2016.html


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