AAQ Cambridge Advanced National in Health and Social Care (Extended Certificate)
at King James I Academy Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland · school or sixth form
What the college says
Students who have an interest in working with and supporting people in a health or social care capacity. It is also useful for those wishing to move into education in the future. This qualification can be taken along with other level 3 / A level qualifications as a progression route into university, for a degree apprenticeship or into employment.
What you need to get on
GCSE English at grade 4. GCSE Biology at grade 4.
How you are assessed
One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
King James I Academy Bishop Auckland
South Church Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7JZ
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Bishop Auckland
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