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

at The John of Gaunt School, Trowbridge · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECAlternative Academic Qualification2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

You will develop independence and confidence in using skills that are relevant to the sector and that prepare you for progressing to university courses where independent study skills are needed. You will develop the following transferable skills that can be used in both higher education and other life and work situations: • Communicating and collaborating effectively with individuals • Creating and presenting/delivering information to an individual. • Independent learning, spending time outside of lessons completing research solve problems. • Researching topic areas and recording research sources, then using them to interpret findings and present evidence. • Recommending care and support for individuals. • Presentation skills by presenting recommendations to others. • Problem solving health and social care problems for others.

What you need to get on

Level 2 HSC at pass or above. Where HSC has not been taken, GCSE English Language or English Literature at grade 4 and above.

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

  • The John of Gaunt School

    Wingfield Road, Trowbridge, BA14 9EH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Trowbridge

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