This course is being replaced by the new AAQ in Health & Social Care from September 2025.

Brief details:

This course isn’t just about caring for babies or the elderly and the ill, it will provide learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding to progress into higher education on a health and social care-related programme such as nursing, social work or early childhood studies.

Preferred entry requirements:

Grade 4 at GCSE English. There is no requirement to have studied the subject previously, although the subject does support progression from level 2 in health and social care and child development.  

Units studied:

Exam Board: OCR

Course assessment details:

This course is assessed through examinations (50%) and coursework assignments (50%).

Progression and career opportunities:

This level 3 qualification in health and social care would be of great benefit to those seeking experience or careers in childcare, nursing, paediatrics, midwifery, social work, teaching, police officer, probation officer, youth offending teams, medicine, paramedics, health visitor, mental health and counselling.  Students can undertake experience in health and social care settings to support their learning.