Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Stevenage – The Nobel School
CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Stevenage. Classes run full-time at The Nobel School over two years. This is a focused daytime route into health and social care, covering the knowledge and skills employers look for in care roles. You'll study topics across health, wellbeing, and social care practice. Entry requires a minimum average point score of 4, and if you've taken a Level 2 CNAT in Health and Social Care, a Merit in that plus a grade 4 in Core Science.
Who this course is for
H & S C Camb Technical Extended Certificate
Entry requirements
Min APS 4
Merit at Level 2 CNAT in H&SC, if taken and a 4 in Core Science
What you will learn
You'll explore human growth and development across the life stages.
You'll study the values and principles that underpin health and social care practice.
You'll learn how to support individuals with physical and mental health conditions.
You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities and how to protect vulnerable people.
You'll examine how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll develop communication skills relevant to care settings.
You'll investigate factors that affect health and wellbeing, including social and environmental influences.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at The Nobel School. Assessment combines coursework and assignments completed throughout the two years, alongside externally assessed units set and marked by OCR. Your work will be assessed against set criteria, and you'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Nobel School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults with daily living in care homes or at home.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Mental health support worker: work alongside people with mental health needs.
Learning disability support worker: provide day-to-day support in residential or community settings.
Early years practitioner: work with young children in nursery or school settings.
Social care administrator: coordination and admin roles within care organisations.
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.
Level 4 or 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care: moves you toward team leader or manager roles.
Foundation Degree or BSc in Nursing, Social Work, or Allied Health: university-level study for those aiming at registered professional roles such as nurse or social worker.
