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Health and Social Care Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National (Extended Certificate)

at Herne Bay High School, Herne Bay · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECAlternative Academic Qualification2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care (AAQ) is an Alternative Academic Qualification (AAQ) designed for post -16 students with an interest in health and social care and aiming to progress to higher education as a route to graduate level employment. The course incorporates a range of units that allow students to follow a multitude of pathways associated with health and social care, such as nursing, social work and working with children. The course consists of both coursework and examinations creating a balance of assessment methods and builds on knowledge and skills learnt at GCSE

What you need to get on

2 Year Course - Normally 5 GCSE grades in the range of 9-4, including Maths, English and Science (minimum Grade 4)

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

  • Herne Bay High School

    BULLOCKSTONE ROAD, HERNE BAY, CT6 7NS

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 5 September 2026 · HERNE BAY

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