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Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Birmingham for 16 to 18 Year Olds – North Birmingham Academy

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start11 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Healthcare Assistant Courses in Birmingham.

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About this course

Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Birmingham. Classes run at North Birmingham Academy, full-time during the day.

The course covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in the course settings. You'll explore topics such as human development, safeguarding, mental health, and care values. It is equivalent to two A Levels and takes two years to complete. You'll need four or five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and maths, or a relevant the course.

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

Who this course is for

If you're considering a career in health and social care and would like to take a work related route to either higher education courses or an apprenticeship then this course may suit you. It's designed to be taken as part of a study programme alongside other work related qualifications or A levels and will give you an introduction to the sector and the career paths available within it. Equivalent to 2 A levels, it's useful for anyone considering careers such as social work, nursing and early years education.

Entry requirements

4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 or above including English and maths or a relevant level 2 health and social care qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore human growth and development across the life stages.
  • You'll learn about safeguarding and protecting individuals in care settings.
  • You'll study mental health conditions and approaches to support.
  • You'll develop understanding of health promotion and public health.
  • You'll examine values and ethics in health and social care practice.
  • You'll learn about anatomy, physiology, and how the body works.
  • You'll explore communication skills used in care environments.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at North Birmingham Academy. Assessment includes written assignments, case studies, and unit-based coursework. Some units may include external assessments set by OCR. You'll build a portfolio of evidence over the two years of the course.

What you will need to bring

North Birmingham Academy will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supports adults with daily living in residential or home care settings.
  • Support worker, helps individuals with physical or learning disabilities live independently.
  • Healthcare assistant, works alongside nurses in hospitals or community health settings.
  • Youth worker, supports young people's wellbeing and development in community settings.
  • Nurse, requires a degree-level nursing programme after this qualification.
  • Social worker, requires a degree in social work after this qualification.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Nursing, Midwifery, or Social Work, the next step for roles that require professional registration.
  • A degree in Early Childhood Studies or Education, for those interested in working with children.
  • A Health and Social Care apprenticeship at Level 3 or above, combining work and further study.
  • A Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma in Health and Social Care, a Level 4 or Level 5 route into higher education.
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