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Health and Social Care

at St Aidan'S Church of England High School, Harrogate · school or sixth form

Level 3Vocational and tradeCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The applied approach of course content prepares students well for Higher Education. Students gain the understanding and skills needed to become a successful professional on a related career pathway including Midwifery, Primary school Teaching, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Childcare, Paramedics, Counselling and Mental Health Nursing amongst many others. Skills are transferable and some candidates successfully choose alternative career pathways, away from the subject area.

What you need to get on

A minimum of 4 GCSE subjects at grade 4 Grade 4 in GCSE English Grade 4 in GCSE Science

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

  • St Aidan's and St John Fisher's Associated Sixth Form

    ST. AIDANS C OF E HIGH SCHOOL OATLANDS DRIVE, HARROGATE, HG2 8JR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · HARROGATE

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