Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Carlisle. Classes run at Caldew School, full-time over one year. This level 3 health and social care qualification covers equality, diversity and rights, health and safety, person-centred approaches to care, and mental health. It's designed to prepare you for undergraduate study in health and social care. You'll need 4 to 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and maths at grade 7 or above.
Who this course is for
Our Certificate in Health and Social Care will develop knowledge, understanding and skills that will prepare students for progression to undergraduate study. It covers equality, diversity and rights, health and safety and person-centred approaches to care and mental health.
Entry requirements
4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) including English and maths at a minimum of grade 7.
What you will learn
You'll explore equality, diversity and rights in health and social care settings.
You'll study health and safety responsibilities and how they apply in care environments.
You'll examine person-centred approaches to care and why they matter.
You'll develop knowledge of mental health, including how it affects individuals and the support available.
You'll build the understanding needed to progress to undergraduate study in health, social care, or related subjects.
How you will learn
You'll study in the classroom at Caldew School, following the OCR Cambridge Advanced National framework. Assessment is through a combination of coursework and externally assessed components as set by OCR. Your teacher will guide you through each unit, and you'll complete assignments and assessments throughout the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Caldew School 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.
Mental health support worker: work with people experiencing mental health difficulties.
Social care worker: help individuals live independently in the community.
Learning disability support worker: provide day-to-day support for adults with learning disabilities.
What you could study next
Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care: a two-year higher education qualification, often available part-time, that builds directly on Level 3 study.
BSc (Hons) in Health and Social Care: a full undergraduate degree for those wanting to move into management, policy, or specialist practice roles.
Nursing or Social Work degree: if you want to qualify as a registered nurse or social worker, a Level 3 health and social care qualification is a recognised entry route.
