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Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Newton Abbot for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration39 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Support Work Courses in Newton Abbot.

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About this course

Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Newton Abbot. Classes run full-time at Newton Abbot College, five days a week during the day.

The course covers human development, health conditions, safeguarding, and how care services are organised. You'll also study communication, equality and diversity, and supporting people's wellbeing. It runs over 39 weeks. Entry requires at least Grade 5 in GCSE English, Maths, and three other subjects, including two sciences or Biology.

You'll finish with the OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma in Health and Social Care at Level 3.

Who this course is for

This qualification is a substantial qualification and is aimed at students who wish to progress to a career within health and social care, either directly in an entry-level role or apprenticeship, or via the stepping stone of further Technical Level qualifications.

Entry requirements

Students must have achieved a minimum of Grade 5 or above in both English and Mathematics and Grade 5 (equivalent) in at least 3 other GCSE/Level 2 qualifications, including two GCSE Grade 5 or above in Science or Grade 5 in Biology GCSE.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore human growth and development across the life stages.
  • You'll study common health conditions and how they affect people.
  • You'll learn how health and social care services are structured and delivered.
  • You'll develop communication skills for working in care settings.
  • You'll understand safeguarding principles and how to protect vulnerable people.
  • You'll examine equality, diversity, and rights in health and social care.
  • You'll learn how to support individuals' physical and emotional wellbeing.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, group work, and guided study. Assessment is through a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed units set by OCR. You'll build a portfolio of work over the course of the year, and some units are assessed by written examination.

What you will need to bring

Newton Abbot College will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supports people with daily living in care homes or in the community.
  • Support worker, helps individuals with physical or learning disabilities live independently.
  • Healthcare assistant, works alongside clinical staff in hospitals or GP surgeries.
  • Youth worker, supports young people's development in community or charity settings.
  • Nurse, requires a degree-level nursing programme after this qualification.

What you could study next

  • Higher National Certificate in Health and Social Care (Level 4), a natural next step if you want to move into supervisory or specialist roles.
  • Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care (Level 5), combines academic study with work-based learning.
  • Nursing or Midwifery degree (Level 6), for those aiming at registered clinical roles; entry requirements vary by university.
  • Higher or Degree Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care, an earn-while-you-learn route into more senior positions.
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