Information in this article is correct as of March 2025. You must check the NEIFQAN file for the latest information before delivering these qualifications
A list for all subjects is available from our Northern Ireland curriculum and funding page or the Cambridge Technicals funding guide for Northern Ireland.
LEVEL 3 CAMBRIDGE TECHNICALS IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (2016)
| Qualification Name (2016) | Size |
Qualification Number | Entry Code | Available in NI | Approved for use in Schools |
Notes |
| Level 3 Certificate in Health and Social Care | 180 GLH | 601/7059/1 |
05830 |
No | N/A | This qualification is not available in Northern Ireland |
| Level 3 Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care | 360 GLH | 601/7060/8 |
05831 |
No | N/A | This qualification is not available in Northern Ireland |
| Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care | 540 GLH | 601/7061/X |
05832 |
No | N/A | This qualification is not available in Northern Ireland |
| Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care | 720 GLH | 601/7062/1 |
05833 |
No | N/A | This qualification is not available in Northern Ireland |
| Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care | 1080 GLH | 603/0381/5 |
05871 |
No | N/A | This qualification is not available in Northern Ireland |
LEVEL 3 CAMBRIDGE TECHNICALS IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (2012)
| Qualification Name (2012) | Size |
Qualification Number | Entry Code | Available in NI | Approved for use in Schools |
Notes |
| Level 3 Certificate in Health and Social Care | 180 GLH |
600/4227/8 |
05307 | Yes | Yes | |
| Level 3 Introductory Diploma in Health and Social Care | 360 GLH | 600/4612/0 |
05309 |
Yes | Yes | |
| Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Health and Social Care | 540 GLH | 600/4236/9 |
05312 | Yes | No | |
| Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care | 720 GLH | 600/4230/8 |
05315 |
Yes | Yes | |
| Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care | 1080 GLH | 600/4233/3 |
05318 | Yes | No |
Available in Northern Ireland
- Where a qualification is listed as available in Northern Ireland, you must also check that it is available for use in Schools before delivery in this setting.
- Where a qualification is listed as not available in Northern Ireland, it cannot be delivered in any setting in Northern Ireland.
Approved for use in Schools
- Where a qualification is listed as approved in use for schools, you must check the latest NEIFQAN file before delivery
- Where a qualification is listed as not approved in use for schools but available in Northern Ireland, you must submit a request to the Department for Education for approval before starting delivery. Please see DE Circular 2025/01 for more details on this process.
Where approved for use in schools, Cambridge Technicals can only be offered to students 16+. They cannot be delivered to KS4 students.
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