BTEC Nationals Health and Social Care (2016)
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Specification
Provides a basic introduction to the health and social care sector. Supports progression to higher education or training, employment or an apprenticeship.
Qualification Summary
Title: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate in Health and Social Care
Qualification number: 601/7193/5
Guided learning hours: 180
First teaching: September 2016
First external assessment: 2017
Performance tables: Applied Generals (2023,2024,2025)
Total qualification time: 240
Eligible for funding (England): 16-19; 19+ loan; 19-23 entitlement;
Last registration: England - 31 Aug 2026; Northern Ireland- 31 Aug 2026; Wales - n/a;
Part of a programme of study including other courses, for example BTEC Nationals or A levels. Supports progression to higher education or training, employment or an apprenticeship.
Qualification Summary
Title: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care
Qualification number: 601/7197/2
Guided learning hours: 360
First teaching: September 2016
First external assessment: 2017
Performance tables: Applied Generals (2023,2024,2025)
Total qualification time: 480
Eligible for funding (England): 16-19; 19+ loan; 19-23 entitlement;
Last registration: England - 31 Aug 2026; Northern Ireland- 31 Aug 2026; Wales - n/a;
Part of a programme of study including other courses e.g. BTEC Nationals or A levels. Supports progression to higher education or training, employment or an apprenticeship.
Qualification Summary
Title: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care
Qualification number: 601/7199/6
Guided learning hours: 510
First teaching: September 2016
First external assessment: 2017
Performance tables: Applied Generals (2023,2024,2025)
Total qualification time: 680
Eligible for funding (England): 16-19; 19+ loan; 19-23 entitlement;
Last registration: England - 31 Aug 2026; Northern Ireland- 31 Aug 2026; Wales - n/a;
Part of a programme of study with room to study other qualifications alongside. Supports progression to higher education, entry-level employment or apprenticeships within health and social care.
Qualification Summary
Title: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Health and Social Care
Qualification number: 601/7194/7
Guided learning hours: 720
First teaching: September 2016
First external assessment: 2017
Performance tables: Applied Generals (2023,2024,2025)
Total qualification time: 960
Eligible for funding (England): 16-19; 19+ loan; 19-23 entitlement;
Last registration: England - 31 Aug 2026; Northern Ireland- 31 Aug 2026; Wales - n/a;
Main course in a programme of study, providing wider-ranging coverage of the sector. Supports progression to higher education or apprenticeships in health and social care, health sciences or employment.
Qualification Summary
Title: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care
Qualification number: 601/7198/4
Guided learning hours: 1080
First teaching: September 2016
First external assessment: 2017
Performance tables: Applied Generals (2023,2024,2025)
Total qualification time: 1530
Eligible for funding (England): 16-19; 19+ loan; 19-23 entitlement;
Last registration: England - 31 Aug 2026; Northern Ireland- 31 Aug 2026; Wales - n/a;
Esther Trehearn
Health and Social Care
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