Course Overview
The AAQ in Health & Social Care will allow you to study the sectors current demands of a fast paced environment. You will develop your knowledge of industry practices and build skills that are required for a related career progression.
You will study 4 units within this course. Three of these units are mandatory and are:
1. Human Lifespan and development
2. Human Biology and Health
3. Principles of Health and Social Care Practice
Units 1 and 2 are externally assessed units and these are assessed through examinations. Unit 3 is internally assessed through assignment based tasks.
There will be additional unit, chosen by the tutor, that is internally assessed through an assignment based task.
Please be aware that the themes and topics in Unit 3: Principles of Health and Social Care Practice and Unit 6: Safe Environments in Health and Social Care may contain mentions of upsetting or difficult topics which are related to the subject. This including references to: Child protection and welfare, Safeguarding, Child abuse; physical abuse and injury, neglect, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, domestic abuse.
Throughout the course you will develop transferable skills that would benefit additional subjects and industries. Some of these include: self-management, interpersonal skills , problem solving, digital collaboration and communication, digital security and sustainability education practices.
You will have the option to take part in additional academic and skill development opportunities such as ASPIRE, Core maths, Duke of Edinburgh award in addition to the TWO (minimum) A levels, tutorial sessions and study support sessions that make up your full-time programme. The qualification is equivalent to 1 A-Level.
Entry Requirements
5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above, including Maths and English Language.
After Your Course
This qualification can lead to progression to the following degrees:
- BSC Nursing
- BSC Social Work
- BSC Subjects Allied to Health
Fees
£1987.00
The current fee information is related to the 2025/26 academic year.
The fee displayed is the course fee. Course fees are charged per course for part-time students. You can pay in full or spread the cost by paying 25% on enrolment and setting up a direct debit mandate for 3 further equal payments. An Advanced loan is available to students enrolling on this course.You may qualify for financial support to cover the cost of this government-funded qualification if any of the below apply to you:
- You are aged 16 to 18 on 31st August of the relevant academic year and are not studying at another school/college
- If you do not already have a Level 3 qualification and are under 24 on 31st August of the relevant academic year
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