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Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Bradford – Belle Vue Girls’ Academy

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body

About this course

Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Bradford. Classes run at Belle Vue Girls' Academy, full-time during the day. This two-year health and social care qualification covers how people build positive relationships in care settings, alongside a broad range of health and social care topics. You'll apply your learning to real-life situations throughout the course. Entry requires five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English, Maths, and Trilogy Science Double Award (4:5).

Who this course is for

Overview of the course: The course is designed to help students develop their knowledge and understanding of Health and Social Care. The course will introduce students to demanding material & skills; encouraging independence & creativity; providing tasks that are taxing. It covers a range of topics and offers a practical approach to study by applying learning to real life situations. Units covered in Year 12 Unit 1 -Building positive relationships in health and social care (Internally assessed)Unit 2 -Equality, diversity and rights in health and social care (Externally assessed)Unit 3 -Health, safety and security in health and social care (Externally assessed)Units covered in Year 13Unit 4 -Anatomy and physiology for health and social care (Externally assessed)Unit 5 –Infection control (Internally assessed)Unit 10 -Nutrition for health (Internally assessed)

Entry requirements

5 GCSE’s at grades 4 or above including English, Maths and Trilogy Science Double Award: 4:5

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how positive relationships are built and maintained in health and social care settings.
  • You'll develop knowledge of the values and principles that underpin care practice.
  • You'll apply learning to real-life health and social care situations.
  • You'll build independent thinking and problem-solving skills relevant to care work.
  • You'll study a range of topics across health, wellbeing, and social care contexts.
  • You'll develop the analytical skills needed to progress to higher-level study or employment in care.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom at Belle Vue Girls' Academy, with a practical approach that connects theory to real-life care situations. The OCR Cambridge Technical is assessed through a combination of internally assessed coursework units and externally assessed components. You'll complete assignments and tasks that require independent research and applied thinking, alongside any externally set assessments required by OCR.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Belle Vue Girls' Academy 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.
  • Social care worker: work with vulnerable adults or children in the community.
  • Mental health support worker: provide day-to-day support in mental health services.
  • Early years practitioner: work in nursery or childcare settings with young children.
  • Residential support worker: support people in supported living or care homes.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 or 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care (NVQ route): the qualification route for senior care roles and registered manager positions.
  • Foundation Degree or BSc in Health and Social Care: university study building on your Level 3 Extended Certificate, leading to graduate-level roles in health, social work, or nursing.
  • Nursing Associate or Nursing Degree Apprenticeship: a route into registered nursing for those moving into NHS employment.

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