Post-16 Level 3 in England
What's changing and when?
Funding for largest Health and Social Care vocational qualifications will be removed in 2028. These reforms aim to simplify the post‑16 landscape by focusing on T Levels and smaller technical or academic qualifications.
Our Post-16 Level 3 in England offer
Alternative Academic Qualifications (AAQs)
BTEC Nationals
Nationals and Nationals AAQs
T Levels
T Level in Health
T Levels are two-year, full-time programmes equivalent to three A levels for students wishing to focus exclusively on their technical subject.
Content:
- Core component (2 exam papers)
- Employer Set Project (ESP)
- Occupational Specialism
- Core OS (Supporting Healthcare)
- 5 Occupational Specialist Pathways
- Industry placement (minimum 315 hours)
- Assessment through exams, ESP, Core OS and OS pathway assessment, which include practicalassessments, and a portfolio
Other Small or Academic Qualifications
Other Vocational or Academic Qualifications
A levels qualifications
- A levels courses in subjects like Biology, Sociology and Psychology provide advanced academic knowledge for further education or careers.
Vocational qualifications
- Small vocational qualifications such as Medical Science and Sport offer practical skills and enhance employability in specific fields.
GCSE resits
- GCSE English and Maths resits help students improve essential skills necessary for academic progress where needed.
Extended Project Qualification
- Level 3 stand-alone qualification equivalent to hald an A level.
Support and resources
Qualifications for age 14+ learners (Key Stage 4)
Qualifications for 14+ learners (Key Stage 4)
Qualifications for age 16+ learners
Qualifications for age 18+ learners
Qualifications for 18+ learners/adults
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