Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Gateshead. Classes run at Cardinal Hume Catholic School. This two-year, full-time daytime course is designed for students who have already studied vocational Health and Social Care and achieved a Merit or above. You'll develop your understanding of care practice, human development, and the values that underpin health and social care work. A level 3 health and social care qualification at this level can open doors to roles in care settings and to higher education in nursing, social work, or allied health.
Who this course is for
For students who have sat Vocational Health & Social Care and achieved a Merit or above
Entry requirements
Vocational Grade of Merit or Above in Subject Area
What you will learn
You'll explore the principles and values that underpin health and social care practice.
You'll examine human growth and development across the life span.
You'll study how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll analyse the factors that affect health and wellbeing.
You'll develop skills in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of individuals.
You'll investigate how care workers communicate effectively with service users.
You'll apply your learning to real care contexts through coursework and case studies.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons, coursework assignments, and case study analysis. Assessment for the OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate combines internally assessed units, marked by your teachers, with externally assessed components set and marked by OCR. You'll build a portfolio of work over the two years alongside sitting external assessments.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cardinal Hume Catholic School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults or older people in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in hospitals or community health teams.
Support worker: working with people with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Early years practitioner: working in nurseries or children's care settings.
Social care worker: providing day-to-day support to vulnerable adults or young people.
What you could study next
Level 4 or 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care (NVQ route): the qualification many care managers and senior practitioners hold.
Foundation Degree or BSc in Nursing, Social Work, or a related allied health subject: a level 3 health and social care qualification is a recognised entry route into university-level study in these fields.
T Level in Health (if available locally): a technical alternative that includes an industry placement.
