Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Bristol

Name: Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Bristol
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 Bristol. Classes run at Backwell School. This two-year, full-time daytime course covers the many aspects of health and social care services, from working with individuals to understanding how care systems operate. You'll study six units across the two years. The course is equivalent to one A Level and can lead to employment in the sector or support entry to higher education. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the level is right for you.

Who this course is for

This vocational course is designed to provide an understanding of the many and varied aspects of health and social care services. The Level 3 Cambridge Technical provides a grounding that can be used to access higher education, further training or employment within the sector. An interest in pursuing a future career in, or related to, health or social care is important. The Level 3 Extended Certificate is equivalent to one A Level. It involves studying six units over two years – three of which are internally assessed (assignment-based) and three of which are externally assessed (examinations). One of the exams is worth 1.5 units and one of the assignment units is only worth 0.5 units, which means: 58% exam + 42% assignment. Please contact Backwell School to discuss this course information in more detail.

What you will learn

You'll explore how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll study the values and principles that underpin care practice.
You'll examine human development across the life stages and how it affects care needs.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with individuals in care settings.
You'll investigate the factors that influence health and wellbeing.
You'll develop understanding of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of individuals.

How you will learn

The course is classroom based, delivered full-time over two years at Backwell School. Assessment combines internally assessed units, which are marked by your teachers, and externally assessed units set and marked by OCR. The six units include a mix of coursework, case studies, and written examinations. Three units are assessed internally and the remaining units are assessed externally.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

Care assistant: support individuals with daily living in care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Support worker: work with adults or children with additional needs.
Community care worker: deliver care in clients' own homes.
Mental health support worker: support individuals with mental health conditions.
Early years practitioner: work with young children in nursery or care settings.

What you could study next

Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care: a two-year higher education route, often available part-time alongside work.
BSc (Hons) in Nursing, Social Work, or Occupational Therapy: degree-level study leading to registered professional status.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (NVQ-style): the work-based qualification recognised for career progression in care roles.
T Level in Health: an alternative technical route if you want to continue in full-time study.

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