Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Nuneaton. Classes run at St Thomas More Catholic Academy and Sixth Form College. You'll need grade 5 in GCSE Science, English, and Maths to join. This two-year, full-time health and social care qualification covers the knowledge and skills needed for careers in the NHS, care, and education sectors. It also supports progression to university.
Who this course is for
Students who want to study a health/caring course that can lead into any professions within the NHS or education.
Entry requirements
Grade 5 in CGSE Science, English and Maths.
What you will learn
You'll explore how the human body works and how illness and disease affect health.
You'll study how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll examine the values and ethics that underpin care practice.
You'll develop understanding of human development across the lifespan.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively in health and care settings.
You'll investigate factors that influence health and wellbeing.
You'll build knowledge of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of individuals.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons, combining teacher-led sessions with independent study. Assessment includes a mix of internally assessed coursework and externally assessed examinations. The extended certificate involves 360 guided learning hours over the two-year programme.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. St Thomas More Catholic Academy and Sixth Form 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.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS hospitals or GP practices.
Support worker: work with adults or children with additional needs.
Early years practitioner: support children's development in nursery or school settings.
Mental health support worker: assist people managing mental health conditions.
Social care worker: help individuals live independently in the community.
What you could study next
Foundation Degree or BSc in Nursing, Midwifery, or Social Work: the level 3 health and social care qualification supports UCAS applications for health-related degrees.
Level 3 T Level in Health: a technical alternative if you want more workplace experience alongside study.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Health and Social Care: a shorter higher education route if a full degree isn't your next step.
