Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Wimborne
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 Wimborne. Classes run at Queen Elizabeth's School. You'll need 4 to 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English, maths and science, to join. The course runs full-time over two years and covers health science, social care and childcare. It's equivalent in size to one A Level, so it sits alongside other Level 3 subjects as part of a broader programme of study. It opens routes into higher education and training across health and social care.
Who this course is for
If you're thinking about a career in health science, social care or childcare this course will give you an introduction to the sector whilst allowing you to study other subjects alongside it. Equivalent in size to one A Level, if you take it as part of a programme of study that includes other work related or academic Level 3 qualifications it can help you to move on to to a wide range of higher education and training opportunities.
Entry requirements
4-5 GCSE's including English, maths and science at grade 4 (C) or above.
What you will learn
You'll explore the principles of health, social care and childcare sectors.
You'll study how services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll examine human development across the life span.
You'll learn about safeguarding, equality and person-centred care.
You'll develop understanding of health conditions and their impact on individuals.
You'll build knowledge of communication in care settings.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Queen Elizabeth's School, combining taught sessions with coursework assignments. Assessment is through a mix of internally assessed units and externally assessed components set by OCR. You'll complete written assignments and sit examinations as part of the full qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Queen Elizabeth's School 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.
Childcare worker: work in nurseries, schools or family support services.
Social care worker: support vulnerable adults or young people in the community.
Mental health support worker: assist people managing mental health conditions.
What you could study next
Foundation Degree or BSc in Health and Social Care: the natural next step into higher education, building on your Level 3 qualification.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Health and Social Care: a work-based route if you move into employment and want a practice-based qualification.
Nursing or Midwifery degree: this qualification supports applications to university nursing programmes alongside other Level 3 study.
