Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Bristol. Classes run at John Cabot Academy. This full-time, daytime health and social care qualification takes two years to complete. You'll study topics across health, wellbeing, and social care practice, building the knowledge employers and universities look for. Entry requires a minimum of six GCSEs at grades 5,5,5,4,4,4, including at least grade 4 in both Maths and English. Check the centre's website for any subject-specific requirements.
Who this course is for
Students looking to enter into post 16 education
Entry requirements
Vocational route is a minimum of 6 GCSE at grades 5,5,5,4,4,4 with a minimum level 4 in both GCSE Maths and English. See website for additional subject specific requirements.
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 affects care needs.
You'll examine the values and principles that underpin person-centred care.
You'll learn how to promote health, wellbeing, and safeguarding in care settings.
You'll develop understanding of communication skills used in health and social care contexts.
You'll investigate the impact of legislation, policy, and ethics on care practice.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at John Cabot Academy, combining teacher-led sessions with coursework assignments. Assessment is through a mix of internally assessed units and externally assessed components set by OCR. You'll build a portfolio of work alongside sitting written examinations. The two-year structure gives you time to develop both knowledge and applied understanding across the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. John Cabot 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.
Support worker: work with adults or children with additional needs.
Early years practitioner: work in nurseries or children's centres.
Mental health support worker: provide day-to-day support in community services.
Social care administrator: coordination and admin roles within care organisations.
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care: a larger qualification if you want more depth before applying to university.
Foundation Degree or BSc in Health and Social Care: university-level study for roles in nursing, social work, or healthcare management.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (NVQ-style): the work-based route recognised for career progression in social care settings.
