Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Coventry. Classes run at Heart of England Sixth Form. This two-year, full-time daytime health and social care course covers a broad range of settings, including early years, adult care, and support for vulnerable people. You'll study units including anatomy and physiology, building positive relationships, and working across health and social care environments. Entry requires a minimum average points score of 4.8 from your best 8 GCSEs, with at least a Grade 4 in both Maths and English.
Who this course is for
Level 3 Cambridge Technicals in Health and Social Care is a dynamic course designed for students who would like to work with a range of people including teenagers, vulnerable individuals, children and elderly citizens. This course incorporates a range of assessment opportunities and experiences associated with different health, social care and early years settings. Over the two-year course students will have the opportunity to study a wide range of units including Building Positive Relationships in Health and Social Care, Equality, Diversity and Rights in Health and Social Care, Health, Safety and Security in Health and Social Care, Nutrition for Health and Young People and Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social care and supporting people with mental health conditions.
Entry requirements
Each student will need to achieve a minimum average points score of 4.8 from the best 8 results; with a Grade 4 or higher in Maths and English Language or Literature. This average points score is based on the QCA points system which is as follows: 9=9, 8=8, 7=7, 6=6, 5=5, 4=4, 3=3, 2=2 and 1=1. Students should have some interest in Biology as one of the mandatory units is Anatomy and Physiology. Students do not need to have studied Health and Social Care in Year 11.
What you will learn
You'll study anatomy and physiology as a core part of the course.
You'll explore how to build positive relationships in care settings.
You'll learn about working with a range of people, including children, teenagers, elderly people, and vulnerable individuals.
You'll examine health, social care, and early years environments and how they operate.
You'll develop understanding of safeguarding and supporting people's wellbeing.
You'll apply knowledge through a range of assessment tasks linked to real care contexts.
How you will learn
The course uses a range of assessment methods across the two years. Some units are assessed through coursework and assignments completed in class. Others are assessed through external examinations. You'll learn through classroom teaching, case studies, and tasks linked to different health and social care settings. The mix of assessment types reflects the OCR Cambridge Technical format.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Heart of England Sixth Form will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults or older people in residential or home care.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Early years practitioner: work with young children in nursery or pre-school settings.
Support worker: help people with disabilities or mental health needs live independently.
Social care worker: work within local authority or charity care services.
What you could study next
Level 3 T Level in Health (with a specialism in Supporting the Adult Nursing Team or Supporting the Mental Health Team): a longer qualification with a substantial industry placement, suited to those aiming for NHS or clinical roles.
Level 4 or 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Health and Social Care: a higher-level route for those looking to move into supervisory or management roles.
Degree in Nursing, Social Work, or Occupational Therapy: university entry for regulated professional roles in health and social care.
