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Health and Social Care EXTENDED CERTIFICATE

at Redborne Upper School and Community College, Bedford · college

Level 3Applied and BTECAlternative Academic Qualification2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The Level 3 AAQ Cambridge Advanced National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care is equivalent to one A level. The course will develop student awareness and understanding of a range of issues relating to health and social care. To achieve the qualification, students must complete four internally assessed coursework units and two externally assessed units: Unit F090 � Principles of health and social care (externally assessed exam*) Unit F091 � Anatomy and physiology for health and social care (externally assessed exam*) Unit F092 � Person-centred approach to care (internally assessed coursework) Unit F093 � Supporting people with mental health conditions (internally assessed coursework) Unit F094 � Supporting people with long term physiological conditions (internally assessed coursework) Unit F096 � Supporting people in relation to sexual health, pregnancy and postnatal health (internally assessed coursework)

What you need to get on

Students must achieve a minimum total of five grades 9 to 4 at GCSE level or equivalents to begin an A level programme. Subject specific criteria can be found here: https://prospectus.redborne.com/sixth-form/courses/

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

  • Redborne Upper School

    FLITWICK ROAD AMPTHILL, BEDFORD, MK45 2NU

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · BEDFORD

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