Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Burton upon Trent. Classes run at John Taylor High School. This two-year, full-time daytime course covers the knowledge and skills behind health and social care practice, from human development and safeguarding to care values and working in care settings. You'll need five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including at least grade 4 in English, Maths, and Science. No prior study of health and social care is required.
Who this course is for
Alternative Academic Qualification Cambridge Advanced National in Health and Social Care (Certificate)
Entry requirements
5 good GCSE results grades 9-4, including at least grade 4 GCSE English and grade 4 GCSE Maths and Science. Students studying BTEC Tech Award in Health and Social Care should have achieved at least a Level 2 Merit grade overall, with a Level 2 Merit being achieved in the examined unit. Students do not need to have studied Health and Social Care previously to be successful on this course.
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 that affect health and wellbeing.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with people who use care services.
You'll explore the impact of conditions such as dementia, mental health issues, and physical disability on individuals and their families.
How you will learn
You'll study in the classroom full-time over two years. The OCR Cambridge Advanced National combines internally assessed coursework with externally examined units. Assessment includes written examinations and portfolio-based tasks completed throughout the course. Your teacher will guide you through both the examined content and the coursework components.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. John Taylor High School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults 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: support adults with learning disabilities day-to-day.
Domiciliary care worker: provide personal care and support in people's homes.
Senior care assistant: step up to a supervisory role with experience.
What you could study next
Level 3 T Level in Health (with a specialism in Supporting the Adult Nursing Team or Supporting the Mental Health Team): a two-year technical qualification with an industry placement, recognised for entry to nursing and allied health degrees.
Level 4 or 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Health and Social Care: a higher-level route into management roles or top-up degree programmes.
BSc Nursing, Social Work, or Allied Health degree: this Level 3 Certificate meets many university entry requirements for health-related degrees.
