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Cambridge Advanced National in Health and Social Care

at Grace Academy Solihull, Birmingham · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2026see the detail

Level 3Vocational and tradeCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

If you're thinking about a career in health science, social care or childcare this course will give you an introduction to the sector whilst allowing you to study other subjects alongside it. Equivalent in size to one A Level, if you take it as part of a programme of study that includes other work related or academic Level 3 qualifications it can help you to move on to to a wide range of higher education and training opportunities.

What you need to get on

4-5 GCSE's including English, maths and science at grade 4 (C) or above.

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

  • Grace Academy Solihull

    Chapelhouse Road, Birmingham, B37 5JS

    DaytimeClassroom based
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