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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;
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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;
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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;
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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;
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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;
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