Please note our Priority Application Deadline for September 2026 entry was 23:59 on Friday, 5 December 2025. Any applications received after this date will still be considered if places remain available.

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Health And Social Care (Foundation Level)

This course is taught in one year and is equivalent to one GCSE.  Cambridge Technicals in Health and Social Care offer an introduction into the health and social care sector; students develop the underpinning knowledge as well as practical and personal skills required to work in this sector. Students will learn how to deliver person-centred care and support to meet the needs of a variety of service-users, you will learn the importance of effective communication and individual rights through life events. If you are interested in working within the health care sector in the future, then this is a stepping stone to a fulfilling career.

Course Essentials

Courses Available

CTEC First Award in Health and Social Care

Assessment

All coursework, internally assessed

Enquiries To

Cathy Davies: cjd@varndean.ac.uk

What are the Standard Entry Requirements?

CourseGeneral GCSE Grade minimum entry requirements
IB Diploma or 4 A levelsA mixture of at least 7 GCSEs at Grades 9 – 6 including English, Maths and Science.
3 A LevelsA mixture of at least 6 GCSEs at Grades 9 – 4 including English.
A mixed programme at Level 3, to include at least one vocational courseA mixture of at least 5 GCSEs at Grades 9 – 4 including English.
Foundation Level (Level 2)At least 4 GCSEs at Grade 3, including English. At least one GCSE should be at Grade 4 or above.
Any student who has not achieved a grade 4 or C in GCSE English and/or Maths must include further study of these subjects in their programme.