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AAQ : Health and Social Care

at Wood Green Academy, Wednesbury · school or sixth form

Level 3Vocational and tradeCertificate2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Level 3 Health and Social Care is a varied and interesting course where pupils get to study a variety of topics. This qualification is typically aimed at students who are seeking a career in Health, Social Care or Early years related areas. Students either enter employment at trainee level, e.g. care assistant, playgroup assistant, healthcare assistant, or undertake higher level qualifications in further or higher education, e.g. HNC, HND, degree.

What you need to get on

5+ GCSEs 9- 4 including Maths and English grade 4 and above Level 2 Health and Social Care Merit+

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

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

  • Wood Green Academy

    WOOD GREEN ROAD, WEDNESBURY, WS10 9QU

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · WEDNESBURY

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