Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Bakewell. Classes run at Lady Manners School. You'll need GCSE grade 4 in English and GCSE grade 4 in Science to enrol. This two-year, full-time daytime health and social care qualification covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in care settings, including understanding health conditions, safeguarding, and person-centred practice. It's a substantial level 3 health and social care classes route, studied over 24 months.
Who this course is for
Learners moving from Year 11 to A Level study.
Entry requirements
GCSE grade 4 in English and GCSE grade 4 in Science.
What you will learn
You'll explore how physical and mental health conditions affect people's lives.
You'll study safeguarding principles and how to protect vulnerable individuals.
You'll learn about person-centred approaches to care and support.
You'll examine health and social care systems, services, and legislation in the UK.
You'll develop understanding of communication in professional care settings.
You'll investigate factors that influence health and wellbeing across the life course.
You'll build knowledge of anatomy and physiology relevant to care work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Lady Manners School. Assessment combines internally assessed assignments and externally assessed exams set by OCR. Units are assessed through a mix of written coursework, case studies, and timed examinations. Your work is marked against OCR criteria throughout the two years.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Lady Manners School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults with daily living in residential or home care.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Mental health support worker: work alongside people managing mental health conditions.
Learning disability support worker: provide day-to-day support in community settings.
Early years practitioner: work with young children in nursery or school settings.
Social care administrator: coordinate care plans and records in a care organisation.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Health and Social Care: the work-based qualification many employers require for senior care roles.
T Level in Health (Education and Childcare pathway): a post-16 technical qualification if you want to continue full-time study.
Foundation Degree or BSc in Health and Social Care: university-level study for those moving into management, social work, or nursing. You may also need to meet additional entry requirements for nursing or social work degrees.
