Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Peterborough. Classes run at Arthur Mellows Village College, full-time during the day over two years. This health and social care qualification covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in care settings, from understanding human development to supporting people's health and wellbeing. It's a strong foundation for roles such as care assistant, as well as a route into higher education in health-related subjects. Entry into the Sixth Form is subject to the college's own matriculation requirements.
Who this course is for
For further details of this course please visit our college website to access our Sixth Form Prospectus.
Entry requirements
Students must matriculate with the Arthur Mellows requirement for enter into Sixth Form.
What you will learn
You'll explore human growth and development across the life stages.
You'll study the principles of safeguarding and protecting individuals in care settings.
You'll learn how effective communication supports people who use health and social care services.
You'll examine the values and ethics that underpin care practice.
You'll investigate health and wellbeing, including factors that affect people's physical and mental health.
You'll develop understanding of how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
How you will learn
The OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate combines coursework-based assessment with some externally assessed units. You'll complete assignments and projects that draw on your classroom learning, alongside assessed tasks set and marked by OCR. Classes are delivered in person at Arthur Mellows Village College over two years of full-time daytime study.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Arthur Mellows Village College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults or older people in care homes or at home.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Support worker: work with people with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Early years practitioner: work in nursery or childcare settings with young children.
Residential childcare worker: support children and young people in residential care.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (NVQ-style): the vocational qualification many employers require for senior care roles.
Foundation Degree or BSc in Health and Social Care: university-level study for those moving into management, social work, or nursing.
Nursing Associate or Nursing Degree Apprenticeship: a route into registered nursing for those already working in health settings.
CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education: if you want to focus specifically on working with children.
