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Level 3 Health & Social Care

at Ashby School · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2024see the detail

Level 3Applied and BTECAlternative Academic Qualification2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This course is suitable for post-16 students with an interest in the health and social care sector who want to combine practical learning with academic study. It is ideal for those seeking to progress to higher education or graduate-level employment in healthcare science, social sciences, or allied health professions. Students will develop a foundational understanding of human lifespan development, human biology, and core sector legislation. They will gain essential transferable skills, such as professional communication, empathy, and critical thinking, preparing them for the demands of university and future care-giving careers.

What you need to get on

For all Sixth Form courses, students must have five GCSE (or equivalent) passes at Grades 9-4, which must include Mathematics and English Language/Literature at a Grade 4 or above. If students have taken Level 2 Health & Social Care they must have attained a P2 or higher If they have not they must have a Grade 4 in an essay based subject such as History or Psychology and a Grade 4 in Science is desirable

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

  • Ashby School 6th Form Campus

    ASHBY SCHOOL NOTTINGHAM ROAD, ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH, LE65 1DT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2027 · ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH

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