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Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Chatteris

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start4 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Chatteris. Classes run at Cromwell Community College. You'll need a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above to enrol. This two-year, full-time daytime health and social care course covers communication, safeguarding, person-centred care, and the principles underpinning health and social care practice. There are no timetabled exams. All assessment is done internally by centre assessors and moderated by OCR. A strong level 3 health and social care qualification for anyone heading into care work or higher education in the sector.

Who this course is for

Qualification structure There are no timetabled examinations for this course and this qualification is internally assessed by appropriately qualified centre assessors and quality assurance personnel (e.g. tutors, support workers, carers) and externally moderated by OCR Visiting Moderators. This qualification is graded: PP, PM, MM, MD, DD, DD*, D*D* Minimum of 120 credits Total Credit from Mandatory units is 50 - which are: 1 - Developing Effective Communication Skills in Health and Social Care 2 - Equality, Diversity and Rights in Health and Social Care 3 - Health, Safety and Security in Health and Social Care 4 - Development through Life Stages 6 - Sociological Perspectives in Health and Social Care 7- Psychological Perspectives in Health and Social Care Minimum credits from optional units are 70 and these are units 5 - 36.

Entry requirements

Students who want to study a vocational subject should preferably have a minimum of 5 GCSE's a grade 4

What you will learn

  • You'll develop effective communication skills for health and social care settings.
  • You'll understand safeguarding principles and how to protect vulnerable people.
  • You'll learn person-centred approaches to care and support.
  • You'll explore equality, diversity, and rights in health and social care.
  • You'll study human growth and development across the life span.
  • You'll examine how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
  • You'll build skills in reflective practice and professional development.

How you will learn

This course is internally assessed. There are no timetabled examinations. Assessors at the centre (tutors, support workers, or carers) assess your work against the qualification criteria. OCR Visiting Moderators externally moderate the assessments. The qualification is graded PP, PM, MM, MD, DD, DD*, or D*D*. You need a minimum of 120 credits to complete it, with 50 credits from mandatory units.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cromwell Community College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support adults with daily living in care homes or at home.
  • Support worker: help people with physical or learning disabilities live independently.
  • Healthcare assistant: assist clinical staff in hospitals or GP surgeries.
  • Senior care assistant: take on supervisory responsibilities in a care setting.
  • Residential childcare worker: support young people in residential care homes.
  • Mental health support worker: work alongside people experiencing mental health difficulties.

What you could study next

A level 3 health and social care qualification opens several routes forward. You could apply for a Level 4 or Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care, which is the standard qualification for care management roles. Many universities also accept this Diploma for entry onto nursing, social work, or health science degree programmes. If you want to work directly in nursing, a degree-level nursing apprenticeship or a nursing associate programme may also be within reach.

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