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Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Brackley

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Brackley. Classes run at Magdalen College School, full-time during the day over two years. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths, to join. The course covers the knowledge and practical skills used across health and social care settings, preparing you for work or further study including higher education. Topics span human development, safeguarding, anatomy, and care values. This is a strong foundation for roles such as care assistant, as well as progression to university-level study.

Who this course is for

Launched for first teaching September 2016, our Level 3 Cambridge Technicals in Health and Social Care offer five sizes of qualification to suit you and your students; Certificate (180 GLH), Extended Certificate (360 GLH), Foundation Diploma (540 GLH), Diploma (720 GLH) and Extended Diploma (1080 GLH).

Your students will apply their practical skills and knowledge in preparation for further study, Higher Education or the workplace.

Designed in collaboration with experts spanning the breadth of the sector, the Cambridge Technicals in Health and Social Care focuses on the skills, knowledge and understanding that today’s universities and employers demand

Entry requirements

5 9-1 GCSE at grade 4 or above including English and Maths

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
  • You'll study human development across the life stages and how it shapes care needs.
  • You'll learn how to apply safeguarding principles to protect vulnerable people.
  • You'll examine the role of communication in health and social care practice.
  • You'll develop understanding of health promotion and the factors that affect wellbeing.
  • You'll apply ethical and legal frameworks to real care scenarios.
  • You'll build knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and conditions relevant to care work.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom at Magdalen College School, combining taught sessions with independent research and practical application. Assessment is through a combination of internally assessed coursework and externally set exams. Some units are assessed by OCR directly; others are marked by the centre and moderated externally. You'll build a portfolio of evidence alongside sitting written examinations over the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Magdalen College School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support people in residential or home care settings.
  • Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
  • Mental health support worker: work alongside people with mental health needs.
  • Learning disability support worker: provide day-to-day care and advocacy.
  • Early years practitioner: care for and support young children in nursery settings.
  • Social care administrator: coordinate care services and manage client records.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 or 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Management): moves you toward senior or supervisory roles in care.
  • Foundation Degree or BSc in Nursing, Social Work, or Allied Health: the Extended Certificate is designed to support entry to higher education in health-related subjects.
  • BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Health and Social Care: a one-year higher education route into management or specialist practice.
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