Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Stevenage. Classes run at The Nobel School, full-time during the day. Entry requires a minimum average point score of 4, and if you've taken a Level 2 Cambridge National in Health and Social Care, a Merit in that qualification plus a grade 4 in Core Science. This two-year health and social care qualification covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in care settings. It's a strong foundation for roles such as care assistant, as well as for further study in health, nursing, or social work.
Who this course is for
H & S C Cambridge Technical Diploma
Entry requirements
Min APS 4
Merit in Level 2 CNAT in H & S C 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 safeguarding principles and how to protect vulnerable people.
You'll examine mental health conditions and approaches to support.
You'll learn about values and ethics in health and social care settings.
You'll develop understanding of anatomy, physiology, and health conditions.
You'll investigate how health and social care services are organised and delivered.
You'll build skills in communication for professional care environments.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at The Nobel School, combining teacher-led sessions with independent study and research tasks. Assessment for the OCR Cambridge Technical includes a mix of internally assessed coursework units and externally assessed examinations. Some units are assessed through assignments and case studies; others are tested in formal written exams set and marked by OCR.
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 needs in care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Mental health support worker: work alongside people experiencing mental health difficulties.
Learning disability support worker: provide day-to-day support for adults with learning disabilities.
Senior care assistant: take on supervisory responsibility within a care team.
Residential support worker: support people living in care homes or supported housing.
What you could study next
Foundation Degree or BSc in Health and Social Care: the natural next step if you want to move into a graduate-level role or management.
Level 4 or 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care: suited to those moving into supervisory or management positions.
Nursing or Midwifery degree (NMC-registered): for those aiming toward a registered clinical profession. This Diploma can support a university application.
