Free Health and Social Care Level 3 Course in Bishop Auckland. Classes run at King James I Academy Bishop Auckland. This two-year, full-time daytime course covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in health and social care settings. You'll study alongside other Level 3 or A Level subjects, making it a strong route into university, a degree apprenticeship, or employment. You'll need GCSE English and GCSE Biology at grade 4 or above to enrol.
Who this course is for
Students who have an interest in working with and supporting people in a health or social care capacity. It is also useful for those wishing to move into education in the future.
This qualification can be taken along with other level 3 / A level qualifications as a progression route into university, for a degree apprenticeship or into employment.
Entry requirements
GCSE English at grade 4.
GCSE Biology at grade 4.
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 and how it affects care needs.
You'll learn about safeguarding, duty of care, and the rights of individuals receiving care.
You'll examine the impact of health conditions and lifestyle factors on wellbeing.
You'll develop understanding of communication skills used in care settings.
You'll investigate equality, diversity, and inclusion in health and social care practice.
How you will learn
The course is classroom based and delivered full-time over two years. Assessment combines written examinations and internally assessed coursework units. The OCR Cambridge Advanced National uses a mix of set assignments and externally assessed components, so you'll build both subject knowledge and the ability to apply it in assessed tasks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. King James I Academy Bishop Auckland will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults or older people in residential or home care.
Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Mental health support worker: working with people experiencing mental health conditions.
Learning disability support worker: providing day-to-day support in community settings.
Early years practitioner: working with children in nursery or childcare settings.
Social care administrator: coordinating care plans and records in a care organisation.
What you could study next
Foundation Degree or BSc in Health and Social Care: the natural next step if you want to move into a graduate-level role or management.
BSc Nursing (Adult, Mental Health, or Learning Disabilities): requires UCAS application; this qualification supports entry alongside other Level 3 results.
BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Health and Social Care: a shorter higher education route if a full degree isn't your immediate goal.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (NVQ-style): if you move into employment and want a work-based qualification alongside your job.
