Free Health and Social Care Level 3 Course in Newcastle upon Tyne. Classes run at George Stephenson High School. This two-year, full-time daytime course covers the knowledge and skills behind health, care, and social care practice. You'll study topics including human development, health conditions, care values, and working in care settings. To join, you'll need at least five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including grade 4 in Maths and English. Both single and double award options are available in this subject.
Who this course is for
Please refer to the Sixth Form Prospectus on our website for further details about this course.
Entry requirements
At least 5 GCSE grades 9-4, including 4s in Maths and English. Single and double award available in this subject.
What you will learn
You'll explore human growth and development across the life stages.
You'll examine physical and mental health conditions and their impact on individuals.
You'll study the values and principles that underpin care practice.
You'll learn about safeguarding, legislation, and duty of care.
You'll investigate how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll develop skills in communication and person-centred approaches to care.
You'll analyse factors that affect health and wellbeing, including social and environmental influences.
How you will learn
The course is classroom based, delivered full-time during the day at George Stephenson High School. Assessment combines internally assessed coursework and externally assessed components, in line with the OCR Cambridge Advanced National specification. You'll build knowledge through taught lessons, research tasks, and written assignments across the two years.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. George Stephenson High School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults or older people in care settings.
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 care and support.
Early years practitioner: work in nursery or childcare settings.
Social care worker: help individuals live independently in the community.
What you could study next
Level 3 T Level in Health (with a view to higher study or NHS roles)
BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Health and Social Care (Level 4, at college or university)
Foundation Degree in Nursing, Social Work, or Allied Health (Level 5)
Degree-level study: a Level 3 health and social care qualification is recognised for entry to nursing, social work, and social care degree programmes at many UK universities.
