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Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care

at Aston Academy, Sheffield · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This course is for students who want to continue studying Health and social care after completing their OCR Cambridge National in Health and Social care or if this is a new subject that they haven’t studied before It will suit you if you enjoy learning about a range of aspects to do with health and social care sector. The Extended Certificate is the equivalent of one A level. It naturally complements other science subjects and Health and Social Care and is particularly suited to students wishing to pursue careers in the Sport, the media, business, education, journalism, science or any other field in which communication and organisation skills are important.

What you need to get on

Grade 4 in Mathematics and English Language.

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

  • Aston Academy Post 16

    AUGHTON ROAD SWALLOWNEST, SHEFFIELD, S26 4SF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · SHEFFIELD

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