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Level 3 AAQ Cambridge Advanced National in Health and Social Care.

at Tytherington School, Macclesfield · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionStrong standard2026see the detail

Level 3Vocational and tradeCertificate22 monthsFull time

What the college says

This course is equivalent to 1 A Level and will be studied alongside 2 or 3 additional A Level subjects. Health and Social care is an ideal course for those who wish to pursue a career in the Health Care or Social Care sectors. There are more than 300 distinct career paths in this sector which is a major employer, employing almost four million people across the UK. There is a high percentage of internally assessed coursework, which may appeal to students who prefer a more continuous approach to assessment. The external assessments may be in the form of a written examination, but may also be a set task which is completed during a defined window. Students will participate in work experience as part of the course in order to develop a better understanding of the demands of working in the sector and to enhance university, employment or apprenticeship applications.

What you need to get on

5 grade 4s at GCSE including English and Mathematics.

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

  • Tytherington School

    Manchester Road, Macclesfield, SK10 2EE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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