Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Corby. Classes run at Brooke Weston Academy. You'll need a grade 4 or above in both GCSE English and Maths, plus 330 points from your best 8 GCSEs. This two-year, full-time health and social care qualification builds the skills and understanding needed for careers in health, social care, and childcare. It carries the same weight as one A Level, so it also opens doors to higher education.
Who this course is for
A Cambridge Technical is a vocational qualification at Level 3 that is the equivalent of one A Level and provides a sound basis for those wishing to follow a career in health, social care or child care. The course develops skills and understanding that are directly relevant to these careers.
Entry requirements
This course is open to students who have achieved a grade 4 in both English (Language or Literature) and Mathematics. In addition, a total of 330 points from your best 8 GCSEs is also required, details of which can be found on the school website.
What you will learn
You'll explore how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll study human growth and development across the life stages.
You'll learn how to support individuals' physical, emotional, and social wellbeing.
You'll understand safeguarding principles and how to protect vulnerable people.
You'll develop knowledge of communication skills used in care settings.
You'll examine equality, diversity, and rights in health and social care.
You'll learn about health promotion and factors that affect health outcomes.
How you will learn
You'll study through classroom-based lessons at Brooke Weston Academy, five days a week. Assessment combines coursework assignments and written examinations. The Cambridge Technical is structured around units, some assessed internally through assignments marked by your teachers, and others assessed through external OCR examinations. Your work builds over the two years of the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brooke Weston Academy 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.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Childcare worker: work in nurseries, after-school clubs, or family support.
Support worker: help people with disabilities or mental health needs.
Community care worker: deliver care to people living independently.
Residential support worker: provide overnight or live-in care support.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Health and Social Care: the work-based qualification many employers require for senior care roles.
T Level in Health (Education and Childcare pathway): a post-16 technical qualification if you want to continue in full-time study.
Foundation Degree or BSc in Health and Social Care: university-level study this qualification can help you access.
CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education: if you want to focus specifically on early years and childcare.
