Alternative Academic Qualification Cambridge Advanced National in Health and Social Care (Certificate)
at Weston Favell Academy, Northampton · school or sixth form
What the college says
If you are interested in working in a health or social care environment, then this course will help to prepare you for university and employment. You will develop professional and personal skills for working in the health or social care sector as well as theoretical knowledge and understanding of the impact of living with conditions and illness. You will also learn about the guidance for supporting health and social care so that everyone has access to appropriate care and support.
What you need to get on
Students should have 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above including English Language and Mathematics.
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
Weston Favell Academy
Booth Lane South, Northampton, NN3 3EZ
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Northampton
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