Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Dorchester. Classes run at The Thomas Hardye School. This two-year, full-time daytime course covers care environments and settings, communication, health and social care legislation, physiology, and person-centred approaches to care. You'll also develop transferable skills in research, planning, and organisation. Entry typically requires a grade 4 in English and science, and ideally a grade 5 in Health and Social Care if you've studied it.
Who this course is for
This is a diverse course for students who want to study health science, social care or child studies. Students will develop transferable skills such as communication, research, planning and organisation. They will cover a range of specialist knowledge, skills and understanding looking at different environments and settings where care takes place, the importance of effective
communication, legislation in health and social care and how to deliver a “person-centred approach” to care, physiology, public health, sexual health and reproduction.
Entry requirements
Ideally 5 in Health and Social Care if studied and 4 in English and science
What you will learn
You'll explore different environments and settings where health and social care takes place.
You'll study the principles of person-centred care and how to apply them in practice.
You'll learn about legislation that governs health and social care in the UK.
You'll develop your understanding of effective communication in care settings.
You'll study physiology and its relevance to health and social care practice.
You'll build skills in research, planning, and organisation.
You'll examine child studies and social care alongside health science.
How you will learn
You'll study in the classroom at The Thomas Hardye School. The OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate uses a mix of internally assessed coursework and externally assessed exams. Assessment covers both knowledge and practical application across the units you study.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Thomas Hardye 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.
Nursery worker: care for and support young children in early years settings.
Social care worker: support vulnerable adults or families in the community.
Mental health support worker: assist people with mental health needs.
Residential support worker: provide care in residential or supported living homes.
What you could study next
Level 3 T Level in Health (OCR or other awarding body): a technical qualification with industry placement, suited to those wanting a more structured route into NHS or care careers.
Level 4 or 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Health and Social Care: the next step if you want to move into supervisory or management roles.
Degree in Nursing, Social Work, or a related health profession: universities recognise this Level 3 health and social care qualification as part of entry requirements.
