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Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Bromley for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Charles Darwin School

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 Healthcare Assistant Courses in Bromley.

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About this course

Free Health and Social Care Level 3 Course in Bromley. Classes run at Charles Darwin School. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above to apply. This two-year, full-time daytime course develops applied knowledge and skills across health and social care, covering topics such as human development, safeguarding, and care values. It's designed to prepare you for higher education in health-related subjects, including university courses in nursing, social work, or allied health. A level 3 health and social care qualification opens doors to further study and entry-level roles in care.

Who this course is for

Those who want to develop applied knowledge and skills in health and social care. Those who want to progress onto other health related study, such as higher education course in health and social care.

Entry requirements

4 GCSE's at 4 and above.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore human growth and development across the life stages.
  • You'll study the principles of health, wellbeing, and care values.
  • You'll learn how safeguarding protects vulnerable people in care settings.
  • You'll examine how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
  • You'll develop understanding of anatomy, physiology, and common health conditions.
  • You'll apply research and analytical skills to health and social care topics.
  • You'll build knowledge of communication approaches used in care environments.

How you will learn

Learning is classroom based, with a mix of taught sessions, written assignments, and applied tasks that draw on real health and social care contexts. Assessment is through coursework and externally assessed components set by OCR. You'll build a portfolio of evidence alongside sitting assessed units throughout the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Charles Darwin School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: entry-level support role in residential or home care.
  • Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
  • Support worker: work with adults or children with additional needs.
  • Mental health support worker: provide day-to-day support in mental health services.
  • Early years practitioner: work in nursery or childcare settings with young children.

What you could study next

This Extended Certificate is designed as a route into higher education. You could go on to study a degree in Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or a related allied health profession. Some learners progress to a Level 4 or Level 5 Higher National Certificate (HNC or HND) in Health and Social Care before moving to a full degree. A degree-level qualification is required for registered roles such as nurse or social worker.

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