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Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Trowbridge for 16 to 18 Year Olds – The John of Gaunt 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 Care Assistant Courses in Trowbridge.

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About this course

Free Health and Social Care Level 3 Course in Trowbridge. Classes run at The John of Gaunt School. This two-year, full-time daytime course builds the knowledge and skills you need for a career in health and social care, or to progress to university. You'll need a Level 2 Health and Social Care pass, or GCSE English Language or Literature at grade 4 or above, to join. The course covers communication, independent learning, and presenting information, all transferable to higher education and the workplace.

Who this course is for

You will develop independence and confidence in using skills that are relevant to the sector and that prepare you for progressing to university courses where independent study skills are needed. You will develop the following transferable skills that can be used in both higher education and other life and work situations:

  • Communicating and collaborating effectively with individuals
  • Creating and presenting/delivering information to an individual.
  • Independent learning, spending time outside of lessons completing research solve problems.
  • Researching topic areas and recording research sources, then using them to interpret findings and present evidence.
  • Recommending care and support for individuals.
  • Presentation skills by presenting recommendations to others.
  • Problem solving health and social care problems for others.

Entry requirements

Level 2 HSC at pass or above. Where HSC has not been taken, GCSE English Language or English Literature at grade 4 and above.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop communication skills for working with individuals in health and social care settings.
  • You'll learn how to create and present information clearly to individuals.
  • You'll build independent study skills that support university-level learning.
  • You'll explore the principles and practices of health and social care.
  • You'll develop collaborative working skills relevant to care environments.
  • You'll strengthen your ability to manage your own learning and workload.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom full-time over two years. Learning is built around developing independence alongside structured teaching. Assessment includes creating and presenting information, collaborative tasks, and independent study activities. The course is designed to mirror the demands of higher education, so you'll be expected to take increasing ownership of your work as the course progresses.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The John of Gaunt School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support people in residential or home care settings.
  • Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
  • Support worker: work with adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
  • Community care worker: deliver care in people's own homes.
  • Senior care assistant: take on a lead role after gaining experience.

What you could study next

A level 3 health and social care qualification is a strong foundation for university. Many nursing, social work, and health science degree courses accept it as part of their entry requirements. You could also progress to a Level 4 or 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care, which prepares you for senior or supervisory roles in care settings without going to university.

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