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Level 3 AAQ Cambridge Advanced National in Health & Social Care (Extended Certificate)

at Cleeve School, Cheltenham · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECAlternative Academic Qualification22 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

The Cambridge Advanced Nationals in Health and Social Care will encourage students to develop key knowledge, understanding and skills, relevant to the subject. It encourages students to think creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically and critically. Students will have the opportunity to develop valuable communication skills that are important in all aspects of further study and life. In addition to this they will develop transferable learning and skills, such as evaluation, planning, presentation and research skills, that are important for progression to HE and can be applied to real-life contexts and work situations. The course also enables students to develop independence and confidence in applying the knowledge and skills that are vital for progression to HE and relevant to the health and social care sector and more widely. Career Pathways – Health: Nursing, Health Care Assistant, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapist – Social Care – Support Worker – Early Years and Education: Nursery Worker, Teacher, Family Support Worker

What you need to get on

Students should have met the Sixth Form entry criteria and also have Grade 4 in GCSE English or Maths. If Health and Social Care has been studied at KS4 then students should have achieved a minimum of a Level 2 Pass or grade 4 in English GCSE if not studied.

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

  • Cleeve School

    Two Hedges Road Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, GL52 8AE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · Cheltenham

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