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Free Health and Social Care Level 3 Course in Bexley

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body
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About this course

Free Health and Social Care Level 3 Course in Bexley. Classes run at Bexleyheath Academy, full-time over two years.

The course covers how to provide care and support, build positive relationships, and meet the needs of people you work with. You'll explore topics across health, social care, and human development. Entry typically requires a Distinction*-Merit in a Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification, or a related vocational area at Level 2.

You'll finish with an OCR Cambridge Advanced National in Health and Social Care Extended Certificate.

Who this course is for

The Health and Social Care course is for students to who want to develop their skills and knowledge in preparation for further study or the workplace. Students apply their skills and knowledge to offer appropriate care and support and build positive relationships to meet the needs of those they are working with.

Entry requirements

Distinction*-Merit in a vocational lvl 2 Health and Social Care if this has been previously studied, or a related vocational area.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to provide appropriate care and support to individuals.
  • You'll develop skills in building positive professional relationships.
  • You'll study human growth and development across the life stages.
  • You'll explore health conditions and how they affect people's lives.
  • You'll learn about safeguarding and how to protect vulnerable people.
  • You'll understand equality, diversity, and inclusion in care settings.
  • You'll apply your knowledge to real care scenarios through assessed work.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom at Bexleyheath Academy. Learning is delivered through taught sessions, group work, and independent study. Assessment is through coursework and assignments rather than traditional exams. You'll build a portfolio of evidence over the two years to demonstrate your knowledge and skills.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bexleyheath Academy will confirm anything else 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, assists adults or children with physical or learning needs.
  • Mental health support worker, works alongside people managing mental health conditions.
  • Early years practitioner, supports children's development in nursery or school settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 T Level in Health, a two-year qualification with an industry placement, suited to those aiming for NHS or social care roles.
  • Level 4 or 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Health and Social Care, a step toward management roles.
  • Nursing or social work degree, for those aiming to qualify as a registered nurse or social worker.
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