Free Health and Social Care Level 3 Course in Middlesbrough. Classes run at The King's Academy Sixth Form. You'll need five GCSEs at grades 9 - 4, including at least a grade 4 in English and a grade 3 in Maths, to join. This two-year, full-time daytime course covers the knowledge and skills behind health, care, and support work. It's a strong level 3 health and social care qualification for anyone heading toward further study or a career in care.
Who this course is for
Please see the Academy Prospectus - https://heyzine.com/flip-book/7aebe42fc5.html
Entry requirements
5 Grades 9-4 in GCSE, including at least a grade 4 and a grade 3 in English and Mathematics.
What you will learn
You'll explore how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll study human development across the life stages, from infancy to later adulthood.
You'll learn about the values and principles that underpin person-centred care.
You'll examine factors that affect health and wellbeing, including social, economic, and environmental influences.
You'll develop understanding of safeguarding, equality, and diversity in care settings.
You'll investigate how care workers communicate effectively with individuals and colleagues.
You'll analyse the impact of health conditions and how care needs are assessed and met.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at The King's Academy Sixth Form. Assessment combines internally assessed coursework and externally assessed examinations set by OCR. Coursework units are marked by your teachers and moderated by OCR. Written exams test your knowledge of core health and social care topics. Both elements count toward your final qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The King's Academy Sixth Form will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults with daily living in residential or home care.
Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Mental health support worker: working alongside people with mental health needs.
Learning disability support worker: providing care and independence support.
Early years practitioner: working in nursery or childcare settings with young children.
Social care administrator: coordinating care plans and records in a care organisation.
What you could study next
Level 3 T Level in Health (OCR or another awarding body): a technical route combining classroom study with an industry placement, recognised for entry to health-related degree courses.
Level 4 or 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Health and Social Care: a higher-level qualification if you want to develop specialist knowledge before or instead of a degree.
BSc (Hons) Nursing, Social Work, or Allied Health degree: university programmes that this level 3 health and social care qualification can support entry to.
