Health & Social Care. Level 3 AAQ (Extended Certificate - single award)

The qualification is a 2 year course with assessment taking place during both year 12 and 13.

UCAS points awarded as with A levels. Assignments, units and final marks will be awarded as: Pass (E), Merit (C), Distinction (A), Distinction* (A*).

The course is designed to provide a broad basis of study for the health and social care sector. It supports progression onto further study when studied alongside other A levels. The course is aimed at young people who are interested in a career in the Health or Social care sector. This could be through studying a related course at university, taking an apprenticeship or pursuing a career after completing sixth form study.

Health and Social Care offers a variety of units that are internally or externally assessed. The course is equivalent to A levels and is awarded UCAS points to support entry to university.

The course also offers the opportunity to take part in placements in Year 12, where you will develop valuable work-related skills and gain real-life experience within the sector.

You will learn about human lifespan development across the life stages as well as factors that can affect development. It is important all practitioners have a good knowledge about individuals in all life stages. The course also develops knowledge of physiological disorders including treatments.

You will also learn about roles and responsibilities of key staff who work in the sector, the key principles within Health and Social care such as the six C’s, person centred care and communication as well as key legislation that impacts on policies and procedures.

You will complete assessments internally that will be marked by your teachers and moderated by the exam board. This can be based on case studies which allow the learning to be applied. You will also complete formal exams that will be marked and assessed by the exam board.

Unit Title Method of assessment

Human Lifespan and Development External

Human Biology and Health External

Principles of Health and Social Care Practice Internal

Optional Unit chosen by staff Internal

You do not need to have previously studied Health and Social Care level 2 to take the level 3 qualification.

Grade 4 in 2 sciences required. However, students need to be aware that for some university courses, GCSE grade 5 or above may be required. Progression through Advanced Level will provide a suitable basis for further study in related subjects in Higher Education as well as a valuable preparation for careers in any area of Health and Social Care.

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Sixth Form option blocks

There are many options available following successful completion of level 3 study. As mentioned previously, progression onto a variety of university courses can be achieved. These include nursing, midwifery and social work. Previous students have also gone onto study a range of other careers such as teaching or moved onto apprenticeships.