This Pearson Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Health and Social
Care is ideal for students aged 16+ who are interested in a career in health,
care or social work. Equivalent to one A Level, it’s designed to be studied
alongside two other A Levels and provides a strong foundation for progression to
university and graduate-level employment.
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Health and Social Care Extended Certificate AAQ
Level 3 - Advanced
Health and Social Care Extended Certificate AAQ
You’ll develop applied knowledge and practical skills across key areas of
health and social care. The course includes topics such as human development,
biology, care practices, and the impact of social factors on health. You’ll also
explore public health policy, health education, and safe working
environments.
Location
Entry
Fees
When
Sutton Coldfield College
01-09-2025
Free*
TBC
* Courses are free for 16-18s. Students aged 19 or over could be charged fees and is subject to a fee assessment. Learners on benefits in the majority of cases courses are also free. Fee assessments are completed at enrolment.
Course Length: 35 Weeks
You’ll need a minimum of five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including Grade 4 in Maths and Grade 5 in English Language. This qualification is designed to complement A Level study.
Assessment is split between external exams and internal coursework. Units 1 and 2 are assessed through 80-mark external exams set by Pearson. Units 3 and one additional unit (chosen from a selection) are assessed internally through coursework.
This qualification supports progression to a wide range of health-related degree programmes, including Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Paramedic Science, Public Health, and Healthcare Science.