Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Batley. Classes run at Batley Girls' High School. This two-year, full-time daytime course builds the knowledge and skills needed to progress to undergraduate study in health, social care, or related fields. You'll explore how care services work, the needs of different service users, and the values that underpin good practice. The level 3 health and social care qualification is assessed through a mix of coursework and exams.
Who this course is for
This course will develop knowledge, understanding and skills that will prepare you for progression to undergraduate study.
What you will learn
You'll explore the principles and values that underpin health and social care practice.
You'll study human development across the life stages and how it shapes care needs.
You'll examine how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with service users and colleagues.
You'll investigate factors that affect health and wellbeing, including social, economic, and environmental influences.
You'll develop understanding of safeguarding, legislation, and the rights of individuals in care settings.
You'll build skills in research and analysis relevant to higher education study.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Batley Girls' High School, combining teacher-led sessions with independent study and research tasks. Assessment is through a combination of internally assessed coursework units and externally set examinations. The OCR Cambridge Advanced National structure includes both assessed assignments and written exams that test your knowledge and understanding across the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Batley Girls' High School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults or older people in care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Mental health support worker: work alongside people with mental health needs.
Learning disability support worker: provide day-to-day support in residential or community care.
Early years practitioner: work with children in nursery or childcare settings.
Social care worker: support vulnerable adults or families in the community.
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 professional or management level in care or health services.
BSc Nursing (Adult, Mental Health, or Learning Disabilities): requires a Level 3 qualification for university entry; this Course meets that requirement.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Health and Social Care: a shorter higher education route if you want to enter work sooner.
CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care: if you decide to specialise in working with children.
