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Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Health and Social Care (Extended Certificate)

at Queen Elizabeth'S Grammar School, Ashbourne · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECAlternative Academic Qualification2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification (AAQ) BTEC National in Health and Social Care (Extended Certificate). This post-16 qualification is equivalent to one A-level and is for students interested in a career in health and social care. It includes a mix of mandatory units on topics like human lifespan development and human biology, and one optional unit from areas such as health policy or health scienc

What you need to get on

The provider has not listed entry requirements. Ask them directly, and ask what happens if your grades come out lower than expected.

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

  • Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School

    Green Road, Ashbourne, DE6 1EP

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Ashbourne

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