Free Health and Social Care Level 3 Course in Sutton Coldfield. Classes run at The Streetly Academy. This two-year, full-time daytime course builds in-depth knowledge of health and social care alongside practical, transferable skills in research, communication, and critical thinking. It covers the knowledge and skills relevant to care settings and supports progression to university or employment in the sector. Entry requires a GCSE total point score of 30 or higher from your best seven GCSEs, including English Language and Maths at grade 4 or above, plus grade 5 in one or more combined sciences.
Who this course is for
Our Cambridge Advanced Nationals in Health and Social Care will encourage students to:
develop key knowledge, understanding and skills, relevant to the subject
think creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically and critically
develop valuable communication skills that are important in all aspects of further study and life
develop transferable learning and skills, such as evaluation, planning, presentation and research skills, that are important for progression to HE and can be applied to real-life contexts and work situations
develop independence and confidence in applying the knowledge and skills that are vital for progression to HE and relevant to the health and social care sector and more widely.
Entry requirements
GCSE total point score of 30 or higher from best 7 GCSE's including English Language and Mathematics graded 4 or higher. Plus grade 5 in one or more combined sciences.
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of health and social care principles, practices, and contexts.
You'll build communication skills relevant to care environments and further study.
You'll learn to think analytically and critically about health and social care issues.
You'll develop research, planning, and evaluation skills applicable to higher education and work.
You'll practise presenting ideas and findings clearly and effectively.
You'll explore how care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
How you will learn
The Cambridge Advanced National is assessed through a combination of coursework and external assessment components. As a vocational qualification, it carries significant coursework elements alongside examined units. You'll study in the classroom at The Streetly Academy, with learning structured across two years of full-time daytime attendance.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Streetly Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Mental health support worker: working alongside people with mental health needs.
Early years practitioner: supporting children's development in nursery or school settings.
Social care worker: helping vulnerable adults or young people in community services.
Residential support worker: providing care in supported living or care homes.
What you could study next
BSc (Hons) Nursing or Midwifery: a degree route into registered nursing, building directly on your Level 3 health and social care qualification.
BSc (Hons) Social Work: university-level training toward a career as a qualified social worker.
Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care: a two-year higher education route if you want to progress without a full three-year degree.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (NVQ): a work-based qualification if you move into employment and want a vocational credential alongside your role.
