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Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Sheffield – Aston Academy Post 16

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Sheffield. Classes run at Aston Academy Post 16. You'll need Grade 4 in both Maths and English Language to enrol. This two-year, full-time daytime health and social care qualification covers a broad range of topics across the sector, from human development and care values to working in health and social care settings. It carries the same weight as one A level, so it counts toward university entry requirements.

Who this course is for

This course is for students who want to continue studying Health and social care after completing their OCR Cambridge National in Health and Social care or if this is a new subject that they haven’t studied before

It will suit you if you enjoy learning about a range of aspects to do with health and social care sector.

The Extended Certificate is the equivalent of one A level.

It naturally complements other science subjects and Health and Social Care and is particularly suited to students wishing to pursue careers in the Sport, the media, business, education, journalism, science or any other field in which communication and organisation skills are important.

Entry requirements

Grade 4 in Mathematics and English Language.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore human growth and development across the life stages.
  • You'll study how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
  • You'll learn about the values and principles that underpin care practice.
  • You'll examine factors that affect health and wellbeing, including social, economic, and environmental influences.
  • You'll develop understanding of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of individuals.
  • You'll investigate how care workers communicate effectively with service users.
  • You'll analyse current issues and challenges facing the health and social care sector.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom at Aston Academy Post 16. The OCR Cambridge Technical is assessed through a combination of internally assessed coursework and externally assessed exams. You'll build a portfolio of work alongside sitting written examinations set and marked by OCR.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Aston Academy Post 16 will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support adults with daily living needs in care settings.
  • Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in hospitals or GP surgeries.
  • Support worker: work with people with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
  • Early years practitioner: care for and support young children in nursery settings.
  • Community care worker: deliver care to people in their own homes.
  • Residential care worker: support residents in care homes day to day.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Health and Social Care: the work-based qualification many employers require for senior care roles.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions): a one-year course that prepares you for university if you want to study nursing, social work, or a related degree.
  • Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care: a two-year higher education qualification, often available part-time alongside work.
  • CIPD or management qualifications: relevant if you move into a supervisory or team leader role within a care organisation.
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