Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Leeds. Classes run at Allerton Grange School, full-time during the day over two years. This OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate covers the role of health and social care professionals, how services are organised and funded, and how to evaluate care from different perspectives. You'll explore care values, empathy, and the debates shaping health and social provision today. Entry requires at least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths at grade 4 and English Language at grade 5.
Who this course is for
This qualification will give you an understanding of the Health and Social Care sector, the role of Health and Social Care professionals and the part they play in shaping and reacting to society. Viewing health and social care services from the perspective of a variety of stakeholders allows you to critically evaluate its effectiveness and engage in current debates.
Entry requirements
To take 3 A Levels at Allerton Grange you are required to have a minimum of 5 GCSE subjects at grade 4 and above. Health and Social Care requirements are Maths grade 4 or above and English Language grade 5 or above.
What you will learn
You'll explore the roles of health and social care professionals and how they shape and respond to society.
You'll examine care values, including empathy and respect, in health and social care settings.
You'll critically evaluate health and social care services from the perspectives of different stakeholders.
You'll engage with current debates around health funding and private versus state provision.
You'll develop transferable analytical and evaluative skills applicable across a range of graduate careers.
How you will learn
You'll be assessed through a mix of assignments, external tasks, and written exams. Classroom sessions focus on developing critical and evaluative thinking. Assignments let you apply your knowledge in depth, while external tasks and exams test your understanding under more formal conditions.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Allerton Grange School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support people in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Social care worker: work with vulnerable adults or children in community services.
Mental health support worker: provide day-to-day support for people with mental health needs.
Early years practitioner: work in nursery or childcare settings with young children.
What you could study next
Degree in Health and Social Care or Nursing: universities recognise this level 3 health and social care qualification as preparation for undergraduate study in health-related fields.
BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Health and Social Care: a Level 4 option if you want a more vocational route into healthcare management or social work.
Nursing Associate or Apprenticeship: employer-based routes into registered healthcare roles after completing your level 3 health and social care course.
