Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Bingley. Classes run at Bingley Grammar School. Entry to the Sixth Form requires a minimum of five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including Mathematics and English Language. The course runs full-time over 18 months, covering human development, health and wellbeing, and the factors that shape people's lives across the lifespan. It's a solid foundation for roles in care and for progression into higher education in health-related subjects.
Who this course is for
The course covers these units:
Unit 1 Human Lifespan Development: This unit will develop your knowledge and understanding of patterns of
human growth and development. You will explore the key aspects of growth and development, and the experience
of health and wellbeing. You will also learn about factors that can influence human growth, development and
human health. You will learn about a number of theories and models to explain and interpret behaviour through
the human lifespan.
Unit 2 Working in Health and Social Care: This unit will help you to understand what it is like to work in the health
and social care sector. When working for an organisation in this sector, you will have important responsibilities
that you need to understand and carry out. These include maintaining the safety of and safeguarding individuals
with health and social care needs, making sure that you properly handle their personal information and preventing
discrimination towards them.
Unit 6 - Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs: In this unit you will learn about the values and principles of
meeting care and support needs and look at some of the ethical issues that arise when personalising care. You will
examine factors that can impact on the professionals who provide the care and support, and the challenges that
must be overcome to allow access to good quality care and health services.
Entry requirements
To study in the Sixth Form, students much achieve the general entry requirements which are a minimum of 5 x GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade 4 or above from a range of subjects including Mathematics and English Language.
What you will learn
You'll explore patterns of human growth and development across the lifespan.
You'll examine the factors that influence health, wellbeing, and development.
You'll study theories and models used to understand and interpret human behaviour.
You'll develop knowledge of health and social care practice and the people who use services.
You'll build understanding of the values and principles that underpin care work.
How you will learn
The OCR Cambridge Technical is assessed through a mix of internally assessed units and externally assessed components. Classroom-based learning at Bingley Grammar School covers taught content, case studies, and structured assignments. Some units are assessed by written examination; others are assessed through coursework and portfolio evidence submitted to OCR.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bingley Grammar School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults or older people in care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Support worker: working with people with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Early years practitioner: working in nursery or childcare settings (further qualification required).
Community care worker: providing care and support in people's own homes.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (NVQ-style): the vocational qualification required for senior care roles and management progression.
BTEC Level 3 in Health and Social Care: an alternative extended qualification if you want to broaden your options before university.
Foundation Degree or BSc in Nursing, Social Work, or Health Studies: this Extended Certificate is recognised for UCAS applications and supports entry to degree-level study in health-related subjects.
