Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Burton-on-Trent. Classes run at The De Ferrers Academy. This two-year, full-time daytime course is designed for Year 12 entry. You'll study the knowledge and skills that underpin work in health and social care settings, covering topics such as human development, safeguarding, and care values. Entry requires five GCSE passes at grades 9 to 4, including English and Maths at grade 4, plus grade 44 in Science.
Who this course is for
Students starting in Year 12
Entry requirements
5 Grade 9 - 4 passes including English and Maths Grade 4 plus grade 44 in Science
What you will learn
You'll explore human growth and development across the life stages.
You'll study the values and principles that underpin health and social care practice.
You'll learn how safeguarding protects vulnerable people in care settings.
You'll examine how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll develop understanding of factors affecting health and wellbeing.
You'll build knowledge of communication skills used in care environments.
You'll investigate the impact of equality, diversity, and rights in care practice.
How you will learn
The OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate combines classroom-based teaching with coursework assignments and external assessment. You'll complete internally assessed units alongside externally examined components. Classroom sessions at The De Ferrers Academy cover both theory and applied scenarios, and your work is assessed through written assignments, case studies, and examinations.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The De Ferrers 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 nursery or childcare settings.
Mental health support worker: support people with mental health conditions.
Social care administrator: coordination and admin roles within care services.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (NVQ): the work-based qualification many employers require for senior care roles.
Foundation Degree or BSc in Health and Social Care: university-level study for those moving into management, nursing, or social work.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions): an alternative university entry route if you want to study nursing, midwifery, or allied health.
UCAS application to nursing or social work degree programmes: this Extended Certificate is recognised for university entry in health-related subjects.
