Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Shrewsbury. Classes run at The Thomas Adams School. Entry requires five GCSEs at grade 4 or above (or A* - C), and the course is open to those new to the subject as well as those with some experience. Over two years of full-time daytime study, you'll cover the knowledge and skills that underpin work in health, care, and support settings. A level 3 health and social care qualification opens routes into care roles and further study in nursing, social work, and related fields.
Who this course is for
Learners new to the subject or those with some experience
Entry requirements
5 grade 9 - 4 or grade A* - Cs
What you will learn
You'll explore how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll study human development across the life stages and how it affects care needs.
You'll learn how to promote equality, diversity, and the rights of individuals in care settings.
You'll understand safeguarding principles and how to protect vulnerable people.
You'll develop knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and common health conditions.
You'll examine communication skills used in professional care and support contexts.
You'll investigate the values and ethics that guide practice in health and social care.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at The Thomas Adams School. Assessment combines internally assessed assignments and externally assessed units, following the OCR Cambridge Technical specification. You'll complete coursework tasks that apply your knowledge to real care scenarios, alongside written examinations for the externally assessed components.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Thomas Adams 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.
Support worker: work with adults or children with additional needs.
Early years practitioner: work in nursery or childcare settings.
Mental health support worker: provide day-to-day support for people with mental health needs.
Domiciliary care worker: deliver personal care and support in people's homes.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (NVQ): the work-based qualification many employers require for senior care roles.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions): prepares you for university if you want to study nursing, midwifery, or social work.
Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care: a two-year higher education route into supervisory and specialist roles.
BTEC Higher National Certificate in Health and Social Care: a Level 4 option for those moving into management or specialist practice.
