Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Nottingham. Classes run at Chilwell School, full-time during the day. This two-year health and social care qualification builds transferable skills valued across care, health, and social settings. You'll also develop an understanding of contemporary issues in the sector. Entry requires a minimum of five GCSEs at grade C or above, including English or Maths. Some subjects have additional requirements, listed in the school prospectus at chilwell.notts.sch.co.uk. Bursaries may be available.
Who this course is for
This qualification will provide you with transferrable skills that are highly valued within a range of vocational settings. It will also give you an awareness of contemporary issues within health and social care.
Entry requirements
minimum requirements are 5 GCSE grade C or above, including English or maths. Some subjects have additional requirements, which are specified in the prospectus which can be found online www.chilwell.notts.sch.co.uk
What you will learn
You'll develop transferable skills valued across health and social care settings.
You'll build awareness of contemporary issues in health and social care.
You'll study how care services are organised and delivered.
You'll explore the principles of safe and effective care practice.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with individuals in care settings.
You'll examine equality, diversity, and rights within health and social care.
How you will learn
You'll study in the classroom at Chilwell School, with learning delivered over two years full-time. Assessment is through a combination of coursework, assignments, and external assessment units, as required by the OCR Cambridge Technical specification. Your work is assessed against set criteria throughout the course, not just at the end.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Chilwell School 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.
Support worker: work with adults or young people with additional needs.
Community care worker: deliver care and support in people's own homes.
Mental health support worker: support individuals with mental health conditions.
Residential care worker: provide care within residential or supported living settings.
What you could study next
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: a natural next step if you want to go further in the sector or into nursing.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions): prepares you for university-level study in nursing, midwifery, or allied health.
