Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Taunton. Classes run full-time at Richard Huish College, five days a week during the day. This two-year health and social care qualification covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in care settings. You'll explore topics including human development, health conditions, safeguarding, and the values that underpin care work. The course is recognised by universities, so it can also open doors to higher education in nursing, social work, or related fields.
Who this course is for
Richard Huish College offers a wide range of academic and vocational courses. For individual course details please refer to our college website www.huish.ac.uk or email one of our Admissions Team on [email protected]
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 health and wellbeing.
You'll examine the values and principles that underpin care practice, including dignity and safeguarding.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with individuals in care settings.
You'll investigate the factors that influence health, including social, economic, and environmental conditions.
You'll develop understanding of mental health, disability, and long-term conditions.
You'll analyse how care workers support individuals with diverse needs.
How you will learn
The OCR Cambridge Advanced National is assessed through a combination of internally assessed coursework and externally assessed examinations. You'll complete assignments and projects that apply your knowledge to real care contexts, alongside written exams set and marked by OCR. Classroom sessions at Richard Huish College support both strands of assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Richard Huish College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support individuals in home or residential care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Support worker: work with adults or young people with additional needs.
Early years practitioner: work in childcare or nursery settings with young children.
Mental health support worker: provide day-to-day support for people with mental health conditions.
Domiciliary care worker: deliver personal care and support in people's own homes.
What you could study next
T Level in Health (HTQ): a Level 3 technical qualification with a substantial industry placement, recognised for university entry in health-related subjects.
BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Health and Social Care: a Level 4 qualification for those moving into higher education or supervisory roles.
Nursing, Social Work, or Occupational Therapy degree: this qualification supports UCAS applications to undergraduate programmes in health and care professions.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: a work-based NVQ-style qualification for those moving directly into employment in adult social care.
