Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Bournemouth – St Peter’s Catholic Comprehensive School

Name: Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Bournemouth – St Peter’s Catholic Comprehensive School
Availability: InStock

CostFREE

Duration2 years

LevelLevel 3

DeliveryClassroom based

Start1 Sep 2026

Study modeFull-time

AttendanceDaytime

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About this course

Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Bournemouth. Classes run at St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School. This is a two-year, full-time daytime health and social care qualification aimed at those heading into health, care, or education careers. You'll study topics covering human development, health conditions, and care practice. Entry requires a combined total of 10 across GCSE English Language and English Literature, plus a Merit or Grade 5 in a subject that includes coursework. The course is available as an Extended Certificate (equivalent to one A Level) or a Diploma (equivalent to two A Levels).

Who this course is for

Do you want to be a Primary Teacher? Nurse? Midwife? Social Worker? Occupational Therapist? Health and Social Care is a vocational Level 3 qualification for students considering careers in health & social care and education. There are two possible qualifications: the Extended Certificate route which is equivalent to one A Level and the Diploma route which is equivalent to two A Levels.

Entry requirements

A combined total of 10 across GCSE English Language and English Literature, plus Merit or GCSE Grade 5 in a subject which includes coursework.

Combines well with Psychology, Sociology, Art & Design, Biology

What you will learn

You'll explore human growth and development across the life stages.
You'll study the factors that affect health and wellbeing.
You'll learn about common health conditions and how they are managed.
You'll examine how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll develop understanding of safeguarding and duty of care responsibilities.
You'll build knowledge of communication skills used in care settings.
You'll investigate the values and ethics that underpin health and social care practice.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School. Assessment combines coursework assignments and external examinations, as required by the OCR Cambridge Technical specification. The coursework element is a significant part of the qualification, which is why entry requires prior experience of coursework at GCSE or equivalent.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

Care assistant: support adults or older people in care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Early years practitioner: work with young children in nursery or school settings.
Social care worker: support vulnerable adults or children in the community.
Mental health support worker: assist people with mental health needs.
Residential support worker: provide care in residential or supported-living homes.

What you could study next

Level 4 or 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Leadership and Management): the route toward senior or management roles in care.
Foundation Degree or BSc in Nursing, Midwifery, or Social Work: this level 3 health and social care qualification is a recognised entry point for university applications in health-related degrees.
PGCE or School Direct: if you combine this with other A Levels, teaching is a possible route.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Health and Social Care: a work-based alternative that counts toward career progression in care.

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