Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Cannock. Classes run at Norton Canes High School. You'll need 4 to 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English, maths and science. This two-year, full-time daytime health and social care qualification covers human development across the lifespan, from birth to old age, alongside the principles underpinning health and social care practice. It opens routes into university degrees in medicine, paramedics, physiotherapy, social work, psychology, and health sciences.
Who this course is for
This option is for students who are interested in possible future careers within the health, social care and public services. It offers the opportunity to specialised degrees within medicine, paramedics, health studies, health sciences, psychology, physiotherapy, social work, health service business management and sociology. What makes health and social care an exciting subject is that it helps us to learn more about ourselves and human development throughout the lifespan from birth to old age. You will learn how the mind develops, and how theories have been developed which enable us to understand behaviour and development. In this unit you will be enabled to apply this knowledge in the management of post- traumatic stress disorder and the range of treatment options, settings and practitioners available to the client.
Entry requirements
4-5 GCSE's including English, maths and science at grade 4 (C) or above.
What you will learn
You'll explore human development from birth to old age and across the lifespan.
You'll study the values and principles that underpin health and social care practice.
You'll examine how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll investigate factors that affect health, wellbeing, and inequality.
You'll develop understanding of safeguarding, communication, and person-centred care.
You'll explore psychology and sociology as they apply to health and social care contexts.
How you will learn
The OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate is assessed through a combination of internally assessed coursework and externally assessed examinations. Classroom-based learning covers both theory and applied case studies. You'll complete assignments and projects assessed by your centre, alongside written exams set and marked by OCR.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Norton Canes High School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: entry-level role supporting adults in care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Social care worker: supporting vulnerable adults or children in the community.
Mental health support worker: working alongside people with mental health needs.
Early years practitioner: supporting children's development in nursery or school settings.
Community health worker: delivering health promotion and support in local services.
What you could study next
Degree in Nursing, Midwifery, or Paramedic Science: this qualification supports UCAS applications to health-related degree programmes.
Degree in Social Work or Psychology: recognised entry route for social sciences at university.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (NVQ): if you move into paid care work, this is the vocational qualification employers and regulators look for.
T Level in Health: a full-time technical qualification with an industry placement, for those wanting a more practice-based route.
