Free Health and Social Care Level 3 Course in Bradford. Classes run at Feversham Girls Academy. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above to join. The course covers human development, health conditions, care values, and working in health and social care settings. It runs full-time over two years. The OCR level 3 health and social care qualification is a recognised route into care roles and higher education.
Who this course is for
Post 16 students who have achieved 5 grade 4 and above for GCSE's/ L2 courses.
What you will learn
You'll explore human growth and development across the life stages.
You'll study common health conditions and how they affect people.
You'll learn about person-centred values and safeguarding in care settings.
You'll examine how health and social care services are organised in the UK.
You'll develop understanding of communication in care environments.
You'll investigate factors that affect health and wellbeing.
You'll build knowledge of anatomy and physiology relevant to care work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Feversham Girls Academy. Assessment combines written examinations and internally assessed coursework units. The OCR Cambridge Advanced National uses a mix of set assignments and externally assessed components. Your teacher will guide you through both the coursework and exam preparation across the two years.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Feversham Girls Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults or older people in care homes or at home.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Mental health support worker: work alongside people with mental health needs.
Learning disability support worker: provide day-to-day support in community settings.
Early years practitioner: work with children in nursery or school settings.
Social care administrator: coordination and admin roles within care organisations.
What you could study next
Level 3 T Level in Health (with the HSC occupational specialism): a technical qualification with an industry placement, for those wanting a more practice-based route.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care: university-level study, often available at further education colleges.
BSc Nursing, Social Work, or Allied Health degree: for those aiming toward a registered profession. This Extended Certificate meets typical entry requirements for health-related degree programmes.
