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Health and Social Care AAQ. Extended Certificate, single award

at King Edward Vii School, Sheffield · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2023see the detail

Level 3Applied and BTECAlternative Academic Qualification2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The course is designed to provide a broad basis of study for the health and social care sector. It supports progression onto further study when studied alongside other A levels. The course is aimed at young people who are interested in a career in the Health or Social care sector. This could be through studying a related course at university, taking an apprenticeship or pursuing a career after completing sixth form study.

What you need to get on

You do not need to have previously studied Health and Social Care level 2 to take the level 3 qualification. Grade 4 in 2 sciences required. However, students need to be aware that for some university courses, GCSE grade 5 or above may be required. Progression through Advanced Level will provide a suitable basis for further study in related subjects in Higher Education as well as a valuable preparation for careers in any area of Health and Social Care.

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?

Not on the Section 96 list, but a school or college runs it full time, so check the age range with them.

Where it runs

  • King Edward VII School

    GLOSSOP ROAD, SHEFFIELD, S10 2PW

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2027 · SHEFFIELD

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