Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Hitchin. Classes run at Hitchin Girls' School. This two-year, full-time daytime course is designed for students entering Year 12. Entry requires five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including English and Maths at grade 4 or above; some subjects carry additional requirements detailed in the school prospectus. The level 3 health and social care qualification covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in care settings, from understanding human development to supporting people's wellbeing.
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 how health conditions and life events affect individuals.
You'll learn how care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll develop understanding of safeguarding and duty of care.
You'll examine communication skills used in health and social care settings.
You'll investigate the values and ethics that underpin care practice.
You'll build knowledge of health promotion and public health approaches.
How you will learn
The OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate combines internally assessed coursework with externally assessed exams. You'll complete assignments and projects that are marked by the centre and moderated by OCR, alongside written examinations set and marked by OCR. Classes are delivered in the classroom at Hitchin Girls' School across the two-year programme.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hitchin Girls' 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 nurseries or children's care settings.
Community care worker: delivering care in people's own homes.
Residential care worker: supporting residents in care homes.
What you could study next
Degree in Nursing (Adult, Mental Health, or Children's): the main route to becoming a registered nurse, studied at university.
Degree in Social Work: required to work as a qualified social worker.
Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care: a shorter higher education route, often available part-time.
Level 3 Early Years Educator: if you want to focus specifically on childcare and early years settings.
