Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Hythe. Classes run at Brockhill Park Performing Arts College. You'll need five GCSEs at grades 5 to 9, including English and Maths, to join. This two-year, full-time daytime health and social care course covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in care settings. It's a substantial level 3 health and social care qualification that can lead directly to roles in adult social care or open doors to higher education.
Who this course is for
Post 16 students
Entry requirements
5 x GCSE at grades 5-9 inc English & Maths
What you will learn
You'll explore how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll study human development across the life stages and how it affects care needs.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with people who use care services.
You'll examine safeguarding principles and how to protect vulnerable individuals.
You'll understand the values and ethics that underpin professional care practice.
You'll investigate health promotion and the factors that influence people's wellbeing.
You'll develop knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and common health conditions.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Brockhill Park Performing Arts College. Assessment combines coursework assignments and written examinations. The OCR Cambridge Technical uses a mix of internally assessed units, marked by your teachers, and externally assessed components set and 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. Brockhill Park Performing Arts College 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.
Mental health support worker: work alongside people managing mental health conditions.
Learning disability support worker: provide day-to-day support in community settings.
Early years practitioner: work in nurseries or children's centres with young children.
Social care administrator: coordinate care plans and records in a care organisation.
What you could study next
T Level in Health (OCR or Pearson): a Level 3 technical qualification with a substantial industry placement, suited to those wanting a more vocational route into health careers.
Level 4 or 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care: for those moving into supervisory or management roles in care.
Foundation Degree or BSc in Health and Social Care, Nursing, or Social Work: this Extended Certificate is recognised for university entry, and many graduates go on to degree-level study in health-related subjects.
