Health Studies

Course summary

This vocational is designed to provide an understanding of the many and varied aspects of health and social care services. The Level 3 Cambridge Technical provides a grounding that can be used to access higher education, further training or employment within the sector. An interest in pursuing a future career in, or related to, health or social care is important. The Level 3 Extended Certificate is equivalent to one A Level. It involves studying six units over two years – three of which are internally assessed (assignment-based) and three of which are externally assessed (examinations). One of the exams is worth 1.5 units and one of the assignment units is only worth 0.5 units, which means: 58% exam + 42% assignment