BTEC Ext. Cert. Health & Social Care (AAQ)

Wilberforce Sixth Form College

Saltshouse Road, Hull, HU8 9HD

National Extended Certificate (BTEC)

Level 3

Available start dates

Thursday, 01 October 2026

Wilberforce Sixth Form College

1 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Application Instructions

Before submitting your application to Wilberforce Sixth Form College, please ensure the following information has been included:

Personal Details – including your home address, email address, contact number and school.
Predicted Grades – a full list of all your predicted grades.

Once your application is submitted, we will contact you via your personal email address. If you wish to change your course choices, this can be done at your interview—there is no need to submit a new application.

For further information or assistance, please contact liaison@wilberforce.ac.uk

Course Summary

The Health and Social Care sector is exciting and worthwhile.  You will work with those who may be vulnerable, helping them become increasingly independent, and to have dignity and choice in their lives. 

If you want to help and support people, are looking for ‘hands-on’ experience to care for their needs and build trusting relationships, then this course is for you.

WHO IS THE COURSE AIMED AT?

This course is for you if who are interested in learning about the health and social care sector as part of a balanced study programme and you wish to pursue a career in health, health science or caring for others in some capacity.

Course Details

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

You will complete the following units which will help develop a broad understanding of the health and social care industry:

Principles of Health & Social Care (Externally assessed exam)

Anatomy & Physiology for Health & Social Care (Externally assessed exam)

Person-centred approach to Care

Supporting people with mental health conditions

Supporting people with long term physiological conditions

Supporting healthy nutrition and lifestyles

Entry requirements

You must have a minimum of five GCSEs grades 9-4, including Maths, Science and English Language

Your next steps...

EXPERIENCES

Trips will be made to Castle Hill Hospital to take part in their surgical skills training along with hearing from academic and industry professionals through talks and workshops, held by local companies like City Health Care Partnership (CHCP), helping to enhance your learning through hands-on experience.

PROGRESSION

This course is designed to support progression to higher education when taken as part of a programme of study that includes other BTEC Nationals or A Levels. Alternatively, you may progress onto an apprenticeship in an associated industry or seek employment in related fields.

OUTCOMES

Typical progression routes include further study or employment within fields including Paramedic Science, Physiotherapy, Midwifery, Social Work, Teaching and Nursing.

Additional information

https://www.wilberforce.ac.uk

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