Health & Social Care Diploma
at Southmoor Academy, Sunderland · school or sixth form
What the college says
Cambridge Technical Diploma in Health and Social Care Single Award Health and Social Care is an applied vocational qualification that encompasses academic study with practical work experience in a Health and Social Care setting. Students can develop and sustain an interest in health, early years (care and education), social care and issues affecting the care sector.
What you need to get on
The A level is 75% coursework, therefore you must have at least a C grade in GSCE English.You must also have good essay writing and time management skills
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
Southmoor Academy 6th Form
Ryhope Road, Sunderland, SR2 7TF
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Start dates
- 8 September 2026 · Sunderland
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