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Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Corby – Kingswood Secondary Academy

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 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 Corby. Classes run at Kingswood Secondary Academy. This is a two-year, full-time daytime health and social care qualification covering the knowledge and skills needed for work in health and social care settings or progression to university. Entry requires a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, including grade 5 in English and Maths, plus the required grade for this subject. The course covers areas such as human development, health promotion, and care values.

Who this course is for

If you are interested in working in a health and social care environment, then this course will help prepare you for university and employment.

Entry requirements

Students must achieve a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or above (grade 5 in English and Maths), plus the required entry grade for the subjects they wish to study.

Plus subject requirements: GCSE Grade C or above

GCSE Grade C or above

What you will learn

  • You'll explore human growth and development across the life stages.
  • You'll study the values and principles underpinning health and social care practice.
  • You'll examine how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
  • You'll learn about factors affecting health and wellbeing, including lifestyle and environment.
  • You'll develop understanding of safeguarding and protecting individuals in care settings.
  • You'll investigate communication skills used in health and social care contexts.
  • You'll analyse health promotion strategies and their impact on individuals and communities.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Kingswood Secondary Academy. Assessment combines coursework assignments and written examinations. The OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate uses a mix of internally assessed units, marked by your centre, and externally assessed components marked by OCR. You'll build a portfolio of work alongside sitting formal exams over the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Kingswood Secondary 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.
  • Support worker: work with adults or children with disabilities or mental health needs.
  • Early years practitioner: work in nurseries or children's centres with young children.
  • Community health worker: deliver health promotion and outreach in local communities.
  • Social care administrator: provide coordination and admin support in care organisations.

What you could study next

  • Foundation Degree or BSc in Health and Social Care: the level 3 health and social care qualification is designed to prepare you for university entry onto nursing, social work, or health science degrees.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (NVQ route): if you move into paid care work, this NVQ-style qualification is the standard route for career progression in adult social care.
  • BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Health and Social Care: a Level 4 option if you want higher-level study without a full degree.
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