Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Wednesbury. Classes run full-time at Wood Green Academy over two years. Entry requirements include five or more GCSEs at grade 4 and above, including Maths and English, plus a Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification at Merit or above. You'll study a broad range of topics across health, social care, and early years. This level 3 health and social care qualification opens routes into trainee-level roles such as care assistant or healthcare assistant, as well as higher education.
Who this course is for
Level 3 Health and Social Care is a varied and interesting course where pupils get to study a variety of topics. This qualification is typically aimed at students who are seeking a career in Health, Social Care or Early years related areas. Students either enter employment at trainee level, e.g. care assistant, playgroup assistant, healthcare assistant, or undertake higher level qualifications in further or higher education, e.g. HNC, HND, degree.
Entry requirements
5+ GCSEs 9- 4 including Maths and English grade 4 and above
Level 2 Health and Social Care Merit+
What you will learn
You'll explore the principles of health, wellbeing, and care practice.
You'll study human development across the life stages.
You'll examine how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll learn about safeguarding, equality, and the rights of individuals in care settings.
You'll develop understanding of communication in health and social care contexts.
You'll investigate factors that affect health and wellbeing, including social and environmental influences.
You'll build knowledge relevant to early years care and education settings.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Wood Green Academy. The OCR Cambridge Technical is assessed through a combination of coursework assignments and externally assessed units. You'll complete internally assessed tasks throughout the course and sit examinations for the externally assessed components. Assessment is ongoing, so your work across both years contributes to your final qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Wood Green Academy 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 community settings.
Healthcare assistant: assist clinical staff in hospitals or GP surgeries.
Playgroup assistant: support children's play and early learning in group settings.
Early years practitioner: work in nurseries or pre-school childcare settings.
Support worker: provide one-to-one support for people with disabilities or mental health needs.
Residential childcare worker: care for children and young people in residential settings.
What you could study next
HNC Health and Social Care: a higher-level qualification for those moving into supervisory or specialist roles.
HND Health and Social Care: a two-year higher qualification, often a stepping stone to a degree.
Foundation Degree or BA in Health and Social Care: degree-level study for those aiming toward management, social work, or nursing.
Nursing or Midwifery degree: for those pursuing a registered clinical career, this qualification provides a strong academic foundation.
