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Health and Social Care Level 3 Course in Droitwich for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Support Work Courses in Wychavon.

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About this course

Free Health and Social Care Level 3 Course in Droitwich. Classes run at Droitwich Spa High School, full-time over two years.

The course covers health and social care in depth. You'll explore how care services work, safeguarding, human development, and the factors that affect health and wellbeing. Units also cover communication in care settings and working with people who have specific needs.

You'll finish with the Cambridge Advanced National in Health and Social Care Extended Certificate at Level 3.

Who this course is for

Sixth Form Students This qualification provides an in-depth understanding of food science, nutrition, and their application in real-world contexts. You will explore the relationship between diet and health, food safety, and the development of innovative food products. The food science sector plays a critical role in improving global health, food quality and sustainability. The course combines academic theory with practical skills, preparing you for apprenticeships, higher education or careers in areas such as catering, dietetics, nutrition, food science, public health, and product development. This course complements a range of subjects especially Sciences, Health and Social Care, Sport and Business.

Entry requirements

At least a grades 4 and 4 (i.e. combined score of 8) in GCSE Combined or Trilogy Science.

At least a grade 5 in GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition would be ideal but is not essential.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how health and social care services are organised and delivered.
  • You'll study human growth and development across the life stages.
  • You'll learn about safeguarding and the duty of care in practice.
  • You'll examine the factors that affect health and wellbeing.
  • You'll develop your understanding of communication in care settings.
  • You'll look at supporting individuals with specific health and social care needs.
  • You'll build knowledge of values and ethics in care work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Droitwich Spa High School. Assessment is through a combination of internally assessed coursework and externally assessed examinations set by OCR. Your work is marked against the qualification's assessment criteria throughout the two years.

What you will need to bring

Droitwich Spa High School will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Healthcare assistant, supports patients in hospitals or community settings.
  • Care assistant, helps people with daily living in care homes or at home.
  • Support worker, works with people with physical or learning disabilities.
  • Nursing, requires a nursing degree and registration with the NMC after this qualification.
  • Social care worker, assists individuals and families in the community.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Nursing, Midwifery, or Social Work at Level 6, the next step toward professional registration in those fields.
  • A foundation degree or HND in Health and Social Care at Level 5, a shorter higher education route into management or specialist roles.
  • A Level 3 apprenticeship in Adult Care, combining work and study for those moving straight into employment.
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