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OCR AAQ Extended Certificate Health and Social Care

at Carmel College, St. Helens · college

Level 3Applied and BTECAlternative Academic Qualification2 yearsFull time

What the college says

The OCR AAQ Extended Certificate course is for young people who are interested in a career within the H&SC sector including adult nursing, midwifery, Health visitor, paramedic.

What you need to get on

Students should be aged 16 to 18 years old. GCSE grade 4 in Maths, English Language and Science and a Pass in Health & Social Care (if 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

  • CARMEL COLLEGE

    Prescot Road, ST. HELENS, WA10 3AG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · ST. HELENS

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