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Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Mansfield for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Joseph Whitaker 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 Mansfield.

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About this course

Free Health and Social Care Level 3 Course in Mansfield. Classes run at Joseph Whitaker School. This two-year, full-time daytime course covers human development, health conditions, care values, and working in health and social care settings. You'll explore topics relevant to roles in care, nursing, and social work, building the subject knowledge needed for employment or higher education in the sector. The course is open to learners aged 16 to 18; check the school prospectus for specific entry requirements.

Who this course is for

Age 16-18

Entry requirements

Please see attached Prospectus

What you will learn

  • You'll explore human growth and development across the life stages.
  • You'll study the factors that affect health and wellbeing.
  • You'll learn about common health conditions and how they're managed.
  • You'll examine the values and principles that underpin care practice.
  • You'll develop understanding of safeguarding and protecting individuals.
  • You'll investigate how health and social care services are organised in the UK.
  • You'll analyse the impact of social factors such as poverty, housing, and inequality on health.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom at Joseph Whitaker School. The OCR Cambridge Advanced National is assessed through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed components. You'll complete coursework tasks set and marked by the school, alongside exams or synoptic assessments set by OCR. Your teacher will guide you through each unit and provide feedback on your work throughout the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Joseph Whitaker School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support adults with daily living in care homes or at home.
  • Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
  • Support worker: work with people with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
  • Early years practitioner: work in nurseries or children's centres.
  • Social care worker: support vulnerable adults or children in community settings.
  • Residential childcare worker: provide care for young people in residential settings.

What you could study next

A level 3 health and social care qualification like this opens several routes forward. You could apply for a Level 4 or Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care to move into supervisory or management roles. Alternatively, this Extended Certificate supports UCAS applications for degrees in nursing, social work, midwifery, or occupational therapy. A nursing degree apprenticeship or a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Health and Social Care are also worth exploring.

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