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Applied General Certificate in Health and Social Care

at Samuel Ward Academy, Haverhill · school or sixth form

Level 3Vocational and tradeCertificate370 hoursFull timeFree

What the college says

Health is the only concern that affects everyone’s life. Studying the Health and Social Care course at HC6 will prepare you for a career within the care industry through in-depth analysis of a variety of job roles within the overarching sector. The course will equip you with the experiences and knowledge that employers desire and seek when looking to appoint new colleagues. Your lessons will be taught in our Health and Social care specialist room

What you need to get on

x4 Grade 4’s or above at GCSE level including either English or Maths

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

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

  • Samuel Ward Sixth Form College

    Chalkstone Way, Haverhill, CB9 0LD

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Haverhill

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