Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in St. Ives. Classes run at St Ivo Academy. Entry requires five grade 5s at GCSE, including English, a grade 4 or above in maths, and either grade 5/5 in combined science or two grade 5s in triple science. Over two years of full-time daytime study, you'll cover health care, social care, and childhood education. The course builds the knowledge and skills employers look for in care and education settings.
Who this course is for
This course is designed for those interested in health care, social care and childhood education.
Entry requirements
Five 5's including English and 4+ in mathematics. Grade 5/5 in GCSE combined science or any two grade 5+ in triple science.
What you will learn
You'll explore the principles and values that underpin health and social care practice.
You'll study human growth and development across the life stages.
You'll learn how to support individuals with their physical and emotional wellbeing.
You'll examine safeguarding, legislation, and duty of care in care settings.
You'll develop understanding of childhood education and early years practice.
You'll investigate the factors that affect health outcomes and inequalities.
You'll apply communication skills used in professional care environments.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at St Ivo Academy, combining taught sessions with coursework assignments. Assessment is through a mix of internally assessed units and externally assessed components set by OCR. You'll build a portfolio of evidence alongside sitting written examinations. Assessment methods are set by the OCR specification for this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. St Ivo Academy 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 or private settings.
Early years practitioner: work with children in nursery or pre-school settings.
Social care worker: support vulnerable adults or young people in the community.
Mental health support worker: assist people with mental health needs day to day.
Residential support worker: provide care in supported living or care homes.
What you could study next
Level 3 T Level in Health (HTQ route): a technical qualification with an industry placement, recognised for university entry.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions): prepares you for degree-level study in nursing, social work, or allied health.
Level 4 or 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care: a higher-level vocational qualification for those moving into senior or supervisory care roles.
Degree in Nursing, Social Work, or Early Childhood Studies: the next step if you want to work in a regulated professional role.
