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Cambridge Technical Certificate in Health and Social Care OCR Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification (AAQ) Cambridge Advanced National in Health and Social Care (Extended Certificate)

at Ifield Community College · college

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This qualification is for learners 16 years old or over who want to study health science, social care or childcare. It will provide learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding to progress into Higher Education on a health and social care-related programme such as Health and Social Care, Nursing, Social Work or Early Childhood Studies.

What you need to get on

Five Passes at Grade 4 or above at GCSE including Grade 4 English Language or Literature and it would be advantageous if the learner had completed Health and Social Care at GCSE.

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

  • Ifield Community College

    IFIELD COMMUNITY COLLEGE CRAWLEY AVENUE, CRAWLEY, RH11 0DB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · CRAWLEY

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