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

at Corfe Hills School, Broadstone · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2021see the detail

Level 3Applied and BTECAlternative Academic Qualification2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification Cambridge National Advanced in Health and Social Care (Extended Certificate) is a course to develop and apply skills, knowledge and understanding in health, social care and childcare. This qualification is not about teaching how to care for babies or the elderly and the ill; however, it will provide you with the skills, knowledge and understanding that will allow you to progress onto Higher Education on a health and social care-related programme such as Health and Social Care, Nursing, Social Work or Early Childhood Studies.

What you need to get on

6th Form entry: The overall 6th Form entry requirements are: a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades 9-4, including a grade 9-4 in English. Subject specific entry: Grade 4 in English and grade 4,4 in Science and Level 2 Pass in Health & Social Care if studied.

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

  • Corfe Hills School

    Higher Blandford Road, Broadstone, BH18 9BG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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