Health & Social Care OCR Cambridge Advanced National AAQ Extended Certificate (Single)

Applications Open - 21st November 2025

Closing Date for applications is Friday 13th February 2026.

Applications are still welcomed after the February closing date, and we will still try to ensure that each person's subject options are possible.

Entry Requirements - Please see our prospectus for grades needed

How to Apply -

ALL applications are to be made via KentChoices - if you do not have log in details, please speak to your school. If you are applying from outside of our area or an Independent school please email ccvioffice@ccgrammarschool.co.uk

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Closing Date for applications is Friday 13th February 2026.

Applications are still welcomed after the February closing date, and we will still try to ensure that each person's subject options are possible.

Single equivalent to 1 A Level

What is the course about?

The course gives students a sound understanding about the Health and Social Care sector, including Mental Health awareness, Behavioural Psychology and Care Quality practice. Students will gain understanding about current legislation and policy relating to the Health and Social Care sector as well as having a ‘hands on’ experience in both fields when completing the work experience programme. There are very strong links with volunteer groups within the care and education services - for example Ageless Thanet and Macmillan Crossroads.

For whom is the course suitable?

The course will appeal to empathic students who are interested in working in the Health and Social Care sector, including education, social work and work within the NHS. Lessons will include class discussions relating to current legislation, policies and issues so students who enjoy current affairs will be most suitable. Students would be expected to manage their time effectively, have a good work ethic, good examination techniques combined with sound written skills and the ability to develop independent learning skills.

The single award is equivalent to 1 A-Level and is completed over 360 Guided Learning Hours by the completion of 2 exams and 4 coursework units. The qualification has 4 mandatory units and two optional units.

Teaching Methods and Homework commitment:

Teaching methods include class discussions, group research and practical tasks to enhance learning. Students are expected to take class notes and need to make sure that they keep on task as homework is essential to the successful completion of the course. The coursework units are split into a series of tasks. The emphasis in this course is on independent learning. Students work with teachers who guide them through the course and set deadlines for assignments which must be met. Examination work will be mainly teacher lead, with strong links to practical application.

What could I go on to do at the end of the course?

Both the subject-specific knowledge, understanding and skills, and broader transferable skills developed through these units, will help you progress to further study in related areas such as:

BSc Nursing (Adult/Child/Learning disabilities/Mental health), BSc Midwifery, BSc Health and social care, BSc Healthcare and Health Science, BSc Health Sciences, BSc Paramedic Science, BSc Public Health and Wellbeing, BA Social Work.

There are also a lot of apprenticeships within the NHS and other organisations which allow a direct line into the industry. Health and social courses offer entry into a range of different careers including Social worker, Nursery Nurse, Medical Secretary, Nurse, Midwife, Care Assistant, Primary School Teacher or Assistant, Charity Workers, Mental Health Carers and Counsellors.

Method of Study and Assessment

Mandatory Section

The course consists of a total of six units of work. There are four mandatory units and two optional units, these are to be completed over the two years.

The mandatory units are:

F090: Principles of health and social care – You will learn about the key topics that are important to develop underpinning knowledge and understanding relevant to health and social care. Assessment - This unit is assessed by an exam

F091: Anatomy and physiology for health and social care – You will learn about the arrangement of body systems and the structure and function of the component parts. You will learn about key processes within each body system, that enable them to function properly. Assessment - This unit is assessed by an exam

F092: Person-centred approach to care – You will learn the principles and values that underpin a person-centred approach to care, to develop care plans for individuals. Exploring how to communicate, how to build relationships and the barriers that need to be overcome to achieve person-centred care. Assessment - This unit is assessed by an assignment.

F093: Supporting people with mental health conditions – In this unit you will learn about how individuals with mental health conditions can be cared for and supported in a way which is suitable for their needs. Assessment - This unit is assessed by an assignment.

Optional Units – 2 must be selected:

F094: Supporting people with long term physiological conditions

F095: Investigating public health

F096: Supporting people in relation to sexual health, pregnancy and postnatal health

F097: Supporting healthy nutrition and lifestyles

Website URL: For more information please go to http://www.ccgrammarschool.co.uk

See Prospectus on school website for details

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