Free Health and Social Care Level 3 Course in Ramsgate. Classes run at Chatham and Clarendon Sixth Form, full-time over two years. This level 3 health and social care course covers equality and diversity, health and safety, anatomy and physiology, person-centred approaches, mental health, long-term conditions, public health, sexual health, and nutrition. It's designed to prepare you for undergraduate study in health, social care, or related subjects. You'll build the knowledge and skills that universities and employers in the sector look for.
Who this course is for
The Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care will develop knowledge, understanding and skills that will prepare students for progression to undergraduate study. It covers equality, diversity and rights, health and safety, anatomy and physiology, person-centred approaches, mental health, long-term physiological conditions, public health strategies, sexual health and nutrition and lifestyles.
Entry requirements
See prospectus on school website for details
What you will learn
You'll explore equality, diversity and rights in health and social care settings.
You'll study anatomy and physiology relevant to care practice.
You'll examine person-centred approaches to supporting individuals.
You'll learn about mental health conditions and how they affect people's lives.
You'll investigate long-term physiological conditions and their management.
You'll analyse public health strategies and their impact on communities.
You'll cover sexual health and the role of nutrition and lifestyle in wellbeing.
You'll apply health and safety principles in care contexts.
How you will learn
You'll study in the classroom at Chatham and Clarendon Sixth Form, with learning assessed through a combination of coursework and external assessment components set by OCR. The Extended Certificate includes internally assessed units marked by your centre and externally assessed components marked by OCR. Check the centre's prospectus for the full breakdown of assessment methods for this delivery.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Chatham and Clarendon Sixth Form will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Mental health support worker: work alongside people with mental health needs.
Social care worker: support vulnerable adults or children in community settings.
Early years practitioner: work in childcare with a relevant top-up qualification.
Community health worker: promote wellbeing and public health in local services.
What you could study next
Foundation Degree or BSc in Health and Social Care: the natural next step if you want to work at a senior or specialist level, or move into nursing, social work, or public health.
BSc Nursing (Adult, Mental Health, or Learning Disabilities): requires UCAS application; this qualification supports entry.
BA Social Work: university-level training for qualified social worker status.
BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Health and Social Care: a shorter higher education route if a full degree isn't your immediate goal.
