Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Bedford. Classes run at Biddenham International School and Sports College. This two-year, full-time daytime course builds the knowledge you need for work in health and social care or for progression into higher education. You'll study human development, health conditions, care values, and how services are organised in the UK. Entry requirements apply; the provider website has the details. A level 3 health and social care qualification opens doors to care roles and university-level study.
Who this course is for
See web site for details
Entry requirements
See web site for details
What you will learn
You'll explore human growth and development across the life stages.
You'll examine how physical and mental health conditions affect individuals and their care needs.
You'll study the values and principles that underpin health and social care practice.
You'll learn how health and social care services in the UK are structured and funded.
You'll investigate safeguarding and the legislation that protects vulnerable people.
You'll develop skills in researching and communicating health and social care topics.
You'll analyse the factors that affect health and wellbeing, including social, economic, and environmental influences.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons, group discussion, and independent research. Assessment combines coursework assignments and externally assessed units. You'll produce written reports and case studies throughout the course. Some units are assessed by OCR-set tasks completed under supervised conditions. Your work is built up over the two years rather than assessed entirely at the end.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Biddenham International School and Sports College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Mental health support worker: working with people experiencing mental health conditions.
Early years practitioner: working in nurseries or children's centres.
Social care worker: supporting vulnerable adults or children in the community.
Residential support worker: providing care in supported living or care homes.
What you could study next
Level 4 or 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Management): for those moving into senior or supervisory care roles.
Foundation Degree or BSc in Nursing, Social Work, or Health and Social Care: the Extended Certificate supports UCAS applications for university-level study in these subjects.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: a work-based route for those moving directly into employment and wanting a vocational NVQ-style qualification alongside it.
