Health & Social Care Level 3 Certificate
at Whitley Bay High School, Whitley Bay · school or sixth form
What the college says
Health & Social Care A2-Level
What you need to get on
Students must achieve at least a grade 4 in GCSE English Language or Literature and grades 4 4 in GCSE Science. A GCSE in Health & Social Care and/or Child Development would also be an advantage.
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
Whitley Bay High School
Deneholm, Whitley Bay, NE25 9AS
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Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · Whitley Bay
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