The OCR Level 3 AAQ Cambridge Advanced National in Health & Social Care (Extended Certificate) offers students a course designed primarily designed to lead directly into employment, although many students will continue on to higher education.

The course develops key knowledge, understanding and skills relevant to the subject and particularly develops transferable skills that are important for progression on to HE and communication skills that are applicable to real-life contexts and work situations. These skills are delivered in context of learning about key principles of Health & Social Care, anatomy and physiology, having a person-centred approach to care and supporting people with mental health conditions amongst others.

It is assessed by in six units; two externally assessed exams and four NEA coursework units.

If you have a strong interest in Health & Social Care matched with a good work ethic and an ability to meet coursework deadlines, then this course is ideal.