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Level 3 Cambridge Advanced National Extended Certificate Health & Social Care

St Ivo Academy

St Ivo Academy, High Leys, St Ives, Cambridgeshire , PE27 6RR

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent

Level 3

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026

St.Ivo Academy with Sixth Form

2 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Block C

Course Summary

This course is designed for those interested in health care, social care and childhood education.

Course Details

The foundations of the course are built on developing knowledge of the various job roles in the health, social and early year's sectors. You will develop a knowledge of the importance of safeguarding, effective communication and caring skills. This course is equivalent to one A-level.

The course aims to support employment in the health and socialcCare sector. We cover positive relationships, equality, diversity and rights of individuals. Learn about the implication of the 2010 Equality Act, as well as considering safety and security within the sector. You will go on to study anatomy and physiology and the long term impact of physiological conditions, and nutrition for health. A good level of science knowledge is required.

You will also learn to research and reflect on issues affecting the care sector, gaining an insight into the day-to-day working practices and how changes made at government level affect practitioners and clients.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Six units over the two-year course: 200 GLH - four units of NEA assessment; 160 GLH - two units externally assessed.

Entry requirements

Five 5's including English and 4+ in mathematics

Grade 5/5 in GCSE combined science or any two grade 5+ in triple science

Your next steps...

This subject is suitable for students interested in professions such as nursing, midwifery, social work or counselling and for students who wish to work with young children, whether in nurseries or the teaching profession. You will develop skills and knowledge for entry to university courses or employment in the health, social care or Early Years setting.

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