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

at Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School, Upminster · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECAlternative Academic Qualification2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Health and Social Care offers you the opportunity to develop the values, skills and knowledge essential to good health and social care practice, opening the door to a huge range of rewarding employment opportunities. The topics will form the foundations of your knowledge if you choose to pursue a related course within a higher education setting.

What you need to get on

5 GCSEs at Grade 4+ GCSEs Recommended 4 in English

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

  • Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School

    St. Marys Lane, Upminster, RM14 2QR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · Upminster

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