Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Hitchin. Classes run at Hitchin Boys' School. This two-year, full-time daytime course covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in health and social care settings. You'll study topics including human development, health promotion, and care values. Entry requires five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths at grade 4. Most subjects carry additional entry requirements, detailed in the Consortium prospectus.
Who this course is for
Students entering Year 12
Entry requirements
The standard entry requirement for the Hitchin Consortium is five Grade 9-4 GCSE's or equivalent, including English & Maths at Grade 4 or above. Most subjects will have additional entry requirements which are detailed in our prospectus on each school website.
What you will learn
You'll explore human growth and development across the life stages.
You'll study the principles and values that underpin health and social care practice.
You'll learn about health promotion and factors affecting health and wellbeing.
You'll examine how care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll develop communication skills used in care settings.
You'll investigate safeguarding and the duty of care in health and social care.
How you will learn
The Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate combines classroom-based learning with coursework assignments and external assessments. You'll complete internally assessed units marked by your teachers alongside externally examined units set and marked by OCR. Classes take place during the daytime at Hitchin Boys' School as part of the Hitchin Sixth Form Consortium.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hitchin Boys' 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 with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Early years practitioner: care and support for children in nursery or school settings.
Community care worker: deliver care and support in people's own homes.
Social care administrator: coordination and admin roles within care organisations.
What you could study next
Level 3 A Levels: combine with A Levels to strengthen a university application in health, nursing, or social work.
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Health and Social Care: a broader vocational route if you want more depth before higher education.
Level 4 or 5 Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care: a higher education step toward professional roles.
Nursing, Social Work, or Occupational Therapy degree: the level 3 health and social care qualification is a recognised entry point for these university programmes.
