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Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Eastleigh for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Barton Peveril College

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration72 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
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 Eastleigh.

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About this course

Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Eastleigh. Classes run at Barton Peveril College. This is a full-time daytime health and social care qualification covering two years of study (72 weeks). You'll explore topics across health, social care, and early years, building the subject knowledge needed for university or a career in care. The course suits those heading toward nursing, social work, paramedic science, occupational therapy, or related degree programmes, as well as roles in care settings.

Who this course is for

Are you interested in becoming a nurse, midwife, paramedic, occupational therapist, social worker, youth worker or primary teacher? Would you like to do an apprenticeship in Health and Social Care, including working with adults who have learning disabilities, work with older people, take up dental nursing, nursery nursing or play work? The courses we offer are aimed at students seeking a career in health or social care and/or wishing to further their studies at higher education level (all qualifications carry UCAS points). There will be opportunities for work placements at local primary schools, nurseries and residential care homes.

Entry requirements

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What you will learn

  • You'll explore the principles of health, wellbeing, and care practice.
  • You'll study human development across the life span.
  • You'll examine how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
  • You'll learn about safeguarding, equality, and person-centred care.
  • You'll investigate the factors that affect physical and mental health.
  • You'll develop research and analytical skills relevant to health and social care settings.
  • You'll study communication in professional care contexts.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Barton Peveril College. Assessment on the OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma combines coursework assignments and externally assessed units. You'll build a portfolio of evidence alongside sitting assessed tasks. The full-time structure means you cover content across the week in daytime sessions over 72 weeks.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Barton Peveril College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support adults in residential or home care settings.
  • Support worker: assist people with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
  • Healthcare assistant: work alongside clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
  • Nursery nurse: care for and support young children in early years settings.
  • Youth worker: work with young people in community or educational settings.
  • Dental nurse trainee: entry point for dental nursing apprenticeships.
  • Play worker: support children's play and development in structured settings.

What you could study next

A level 3 health and social care qualification is a recognised entry route to higher education in health and care subjects. You could progress to a degree in nursing, midwifery, social work, occupational therapy, or paramedic science. Some students move into a Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Health and Social Care before a full degree. Apprenticeship routes in adult care or nursing associate roles are also an option after completing this Diploma.

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