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AAQ Diploma in Health and Social Care

at Friesland School · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECAlternative Academic Qualification2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

ideal for students who are interested in exploring a future in health and social care. It’s a smaller, practical course that works well alongside A Levels, especially if you’re looking to build useful, hands-on skills relevant to real-world settings.

What you need to get on

5x Grade 4 in GCSEs

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?

Not on the Section 96 list, but a school or college runs it full time, so check the age range with them.

Where it runs

  • Friesland 6th Form

    FRIESLAND SCHOOL NURSERY AVENUE, NOTTINGHAM, NG10 5AF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 4 September 2026 · NOTTINGHAM

Who else teaches this exact qualification

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