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

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

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Healthcare Assistant Courses in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

About this course

Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Christchurch. Classes run at Highcliffe School, full-time over two years. You'll need a minimum of six GCSEs including Maths and English to apply. The course covers equality and diversity, rights in care settings, and other core health and social care topics across six units. Some units are assessed by coursework and others by examination. There are also opportunities for work experience placements during the course.

Who this course is for

There are six modules over a two year course. In Year 1 we cover three units, one of which is coursework and the other two are examination based. In Year 2 one unit is examination based and the other two are coursework. There will be opportunity for work experience placements during the course.

The summary of components is as follows:

  • Unit 1: Equality and Diversity in Health and Social Care - Coursework
  • Unit 2: Equality, Diversity and Rights in Health and Social Care - Examination
  • Unit 3: Health, Safety and Security in Health and Social Care - Examination
  • Unit 4: Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Social Care – Examination
  • Unit 5: Public Health – Coursework
  • Unit 6: Sexual Health, Reproduction and Early Development Stages – Coursework

Entry requirements

Min 6 GCSE's inc. Ma & Eng

What you will learn

  • You'll explore equality and diversity in health and social care settings.
  • You'll study the rights of individuals receiving care and how they are protected.
  • You'll develop understanding of key legislation and policy in health and social care.
  • You'll apply your knowledge through coursework units that reflect real care practice.
  • You'll sit examinations that test your understanding of core health and social care concepts.
  • You'll gain practical insight through work experience placements during the course.

How you will learn

You'll be assessed through a mix of coursework and written examinations. In Year 1, one unit is coursework-based and two are examination-based. In Year 2, one unit is examination-based and two are coursework. Classes are delivered in a classroom setting at Highcliffe School, with work experience placements available during the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Highcliffe 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.
  • Support worker: work with adults or children with additional needs.
  • Mental health support worker: provide day-to-day support for people with mental health conditions.
  • Early years practitioner: work in nursery or childcare settings with young children.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (NVQ): the work-based qualification many employers require for senior care roles.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health): a one-year course that prepares you for university study in nursing, social work, or allied health.
  • Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care: a two-year higher education qualification, often available part-time alongside work.

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