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AAQ National in Health and Social Care

at Longdean School, Hemel Hempstead · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECAlternative Academic Qualification2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Designed for post-16 students with an interest in health and social care and aiming to progress to higher education as a route to graduate level employment. Equivalent to one A Level in size, it is suitable for students looking to develop their applied knowledge and skills in health and social care alongside two A Levels.

What you need to get on

Preferably if taken; GCSE Health and Social Care - L2 Pass or any BTEC L2 Pass GCSE English – 5 GCSE Combined Science 5/ 5 or GCSE Biology - 5

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

  • Longdean School

    Rumballs Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8JB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Hemel Hempstead

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