Free Level 3 Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care Course in Guisborough. Classes run at Prior Pursglove College, full-time during the day. This two-year course covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in health and social care settings, from understanding human development to supporting individuals with care needs. The Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care qualification is awarded by OCR and sits at Level 3. It opens doors to roles such as care assistant and provides a strong base for further study in health, nursing, or social work.
Who this course is for
This course is available to students aged 16-18 yrs
What you will learn
You'll explore human growth and development across the life stages.
You'll study how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll learn how to support individuals' physical, emotional, and social wellbeing.
You'll understand safeguarding principles and how to protect vulnerable people.
You'll develop communication skills for working with service users and colleagues.
You'll examine equality, diversity, and inclusion in care settings.
You'll learn about health conditions and how they affect individuals' daily lives.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Prior Pursglove College, combining taught lessons with coursework assignments. Assessment is through a mix of internally assessed units and externally assessed components set by OCR. You'll build a portfolio of evidence alongside completing written tasks and exams. Coursework is assessed throughout the course rather than in a single end-of-year exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Prior Pursglove College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults with daily living needs in care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in hospitals or community care.
Support worker: work with people with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Residential care worker: provide care in residential or nursing homes.
Community care worker: deliver care in people's own homes.
Early years practitioner: work with children in nursery or childcare settings.
What you could study next
Level 3 Cambridge Technical Diploma in Health and Social Care (OCR): a fuller Level 3 qualification that goes deeper into specialist areas of care practice.
T Level in Health (Health Science): a technical qualification combining classroom study with an industry placement, suited to those considering nursing or allied health professions.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health): prepares you for university courses in nursing, social work, or midwifery if you want to study at degree level.
