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Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Chesterfield for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Netherthorpe School

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Support Work Courses in Chesterfield.

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About this course

Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Chesterfield. Classes run at Netherthorpe School. This two-year, full-time daytime health and social care course covers health, social care, and childcare across a broad programme equivalent in size to three A Levels. You'll develop the knowledge and academic skills needed to move into higher education, including degrees in nursing, midwifery, and social work. The course is designed for learners aged 16 and over. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this level 3 health and social care qualification is the right fit for you.

Who this course is for

The Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care is an Applied General qualification which is the same size as three GCE A Levels. It will form a learners complete two year study programme. The Extended Diploma provides a broad understanding and skill set related to Health and Social Care, and the academic skills required to support progression into higher education in a range of health and social care or related qualifications such as nursing, midwifery and social work or educational courses such as Primary school teaching. You may also seek employment in the health and social care sector or a related industry.

Entry requirements

We offer the OCR Technical Extended Diploma Course in Health and Social Care. (Providing sufficient interest is expressed to make the course viable) The Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care has been developed for learners aged 16+, who want to develop and apply their skills, knowledge & understanding in health, social care and child care.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the principles of health, social care, and childcare practice.
  • You'll study human development across the life span.
  • You'll learn how legislation and policy shape health and social care services.
  • You'll examine safeguarding and protection in care settings.
  • You'll develop communication skills used in professional care environments.
  • You'll analyse the factors that affect health and wellbeing.
  • You'll build the academic skills needed for university-level study in health-related subjects.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Netherthorpe School. The OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma uses a mix of coursework assignments, research tasks, and externally assessed units. Assessment is ongoing throughout the two years, with work submitted as you complete each unit. Some units are assessed by OCR through set tasks or exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Netherthorpe School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support adults or older people in care settings.
  • Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
  • Childcare worker: work in nurseries, schools, or family support services.
  • Social care worker: support vulnerable adults or young people in the community.
  • Mental health support worker: work alongside mental health teams.
  • Residential support worker: provide care in residential or supported-living homes.

What you could study next

This qualification is designed to support progression into higher education. You could go on to study a degree in nursing, midwifery, social work, or a related health subject. Other options include a Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Health and Social Care, or a Level 4 or 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care if you move into work after completing the course.

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