Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Chipping Campden

Name: Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Chipping Campden
Availability: InStock

CostFREE

Duration2 years

LevelLevel 3

DeliveryClassroom based

Start1 Sep 2026

Study modePart-time

AttendanceDaytime

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About this course

Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Chipping Campden. Classes run at Chipping Campden School, part-time during the day, over two years. The course covers health and social care issues across different care settings, giving you a grounding in both theory and practice. You'll sit exams and build a portfolio, so assessment is varied throughout. Entry requires five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language or Literature and Maths. If you took GCSE Health and Social Care, a grade 4 in that subject is also required.

Who this course is for

The aim of this vocational course is to provide learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding to progress into Higher Education or employment. It gives them the exciting opportunity to gain a wider understanding of health and social care issues in different environments where care takes place, combining both exam based and portfolio assessment.

Entry requirements

General entry requirements for VTQ's are: Five grade 4s at GCSE, including GCSE English Language or GCSE English Literature and GCSE Maths. Subject specific entry requirements are: Grade 4 in GCSE Health and Social Care (if taken).

What you will learn

You'll explore how care is delivered across different health and social care environments.
You'll develop knowledge of the values and principles that underpin care practice.
You'll study human development across the life stages and how it relates to care needs.
You'll examine safeguarding, equality, and diversity in care settings.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with people who use care services.
You'll understand how health and social care services are organised and funded in the UK.
You'll build skills in researching and presenting evidence through portfolio work.

How you will learn

The course combines classroom-based teaching with two forms of assessment: written exams and a portfolio of evidence. Exams test your knowledge of core health and social care topics. Portfolio work lets you demonstrate practical understanding built up over the two years. Both elements contribute to your final qualification, so you'll be working on assessed tasks throughout the course rather than only at the end.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Chipping Campden 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 or children with disabilities or mental health needs.
Senior care assistant: take on a lead role after gaining experience.
Early years practitioner: work in childcare with further specialist training.
Community health worker: support patients and families in the community.

What you could study next

A Level 3 health and social care qualification opens routes into higher education and employment. You could progress to a Level 4 or Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care for senior or management roles. Many universities accept this Diploma for entry onto nursing, social work, or health science degrees. A nursing degree (leading to NMC registration) or a social work degree (leading to Social Work England registration) would be the next step if you want to practise as a registered professional.

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