The NCFE TOQ in Social Care is replacing the BTEC Technical Advanced Diploma in Health and Social Care which will no longer be available from September 2026

This vocational qualification is designed to prepare learners for employment within the social care sector or for progression into higher education or advanced apprenticeships in health and social care. 

You can progress on to degrees in social work, paramedic science, occupational therapy, police, probation services, midwifery, youth and community work and all fields of nursing. This course can also provide access to relevant apprenticeships in care.

Available as Extended Diploma (Equivalent to 3 A Levels)

Extended Certificate (equivalent to 1 A Level with two other subjects)

CONTENT

This course will provide you with an excellent opportunity to develop a good knowledge base and practical care skills for professions within health and social care. It will empower you to grow in confidence, improve your organisational skills and mature intellectually.

You still study topics such as human lifespan development, working in health and social care, anatomy and physiology, enquiries into current research in health and social care, meeting individual care and support needs, promoting public health, and principles of safe practice in health and social care. You will also undertake work experience as part of your course.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Four GCSEs grade 9-4, including Maths and English at Grade 4

ASSESSMENT

This course is available as an NCFE Technical Occupational Qualification (TOQ) in Social Care or Extended Certificate, equivalent to one A Level and designed to be taken with two other A Level Professional Pathway subjects.  It is assessed both internally and externally by set tasks and examinations. 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Minimum four GCSEs grade 3 and above.