Health & Social Care
at St Peter'S Catholic Comprehensive School, Bournemouth · school or sixth form
What the college says
Do you want to be a Primary Teacher? Nurse? Midwife? Social Worker? Occupational Therapist? Health and Social Care is a vocational Level 3 qualification for students considering careers in health & social care and education. There are two possible qualifications: the Extended Certificate route which is equivalent to one A Level and the Diploma route which is equivalent to two A Levels.
What you need to get on
A combined total of 10 across GCSE English Language and English Literature, plus Merit or GCSE Grade 5 in a subject which includes coursework. Combines well with Psychology, Sociology, Art & Design, Biology
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 Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School
St. Catherines Road, Bournemouth, BH6 4AH
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Bournemouth
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