Level 3 AAQ BTEC National in Health and Social Care Extended Certificate Pearson
at WAINGELS, Reading · other provider
What the college says
SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT Unit 1: Human lifespan development Unit 2: Working in Health and Social Care Unit 5: Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs Unit 14: Physiological Disorders and their Care
What you need to get on
Standard entry requirements: Maths and Eng Lang a grade 4. Based on A8 scores we will offer the following pathways: Vocational Pathway (selecting only Vocational Courses): 40, Combination Pathway (selecting a mixture of A Level and Vocational): 45, A Level Pathway (selecting only A Levels): 50. Subject specific requirements: Standard. No previous Health & Social Care background is required however they will need at least a Level 2 Pass if the student studied L2 BTEC Health and Social Care
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
Waingels College
Waingels College Waingels Road, Reading, RG5 4RF
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Reading
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