Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Hornsea. Classes run at Hornsea Sixth Form College. This two-year, full-time daytime course is equivalent in size to one A Level, making it well suited to study alongside other Level 3 qualifications. You'll explore how care is delivered across a range of settings, covering topics relevant to health science, social care, and childcare. Entry requires 4-5 GCSEs including English, maths, and science at grade 4 or above. The course opens routes into higher education across nursing, midwifery, social work, and related degrees.
Who this course is for
If you're thinking about a career in health science, social care or childcare this course will give you an introduction to the sector whilst allowing you to study other subjects alongside it. Equivalent in size to one A Level, if you take it as part of a programme of study that includes other work related or academic Level 3 qualifications it can help you to move on to to a wide range of higher education and training opportunities.
Entry requirements
4-5 GCSE's including English, maths and science at grade 4 (C) or above.
What you will learn
You'll explore how care is provided across different health and social care settings.
You'll learn how to recommend appropriate support for individuals with varying needs.
You'll develop skills in presenting advice and guidance clearly and professionally.
You'll practise communicating and building relationships in care contexts.
You'll apply subject knowledge to real-life scenarios relevant to the sector.
You'll build the transferable skills needed for progression to undergraduate study.
How you will learn
You'll be assessed through one written exam and two set assignments (coursework tasks). Classes are classroom based and run full-time during the day at Hornsea Sixth Form College. The coursework tasks give you the chance to apply what you've learned to practical, real-life contexts relevant to health and social care.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hornsea Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support individuals in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Childcare worker: work in nurseries, schools, or family support services.
Social care worker: support vulnerable adults or young people in the community.
Mental health support worker: assist people managing mental health conditions.
What you could study next
BSc Nursing (Adult, Child, Mental Health, or Learning Disabilities): the most direct university route from this level 3 health and social care qualification.
BSc Midwifery or BSc Paramedic Science: for those focusing on clinical health careers.
BA Social Work: leads to a regulated social work career with further professional registration.
BSc Public Health and Wellbeing: broader population-health focus for those interested in policy and community health roles.
