Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Whitby. Classes run at Whitby School. Entry requires 4 to 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and maths, or a relevant Level 2 health and social care qualification. The course runs full-time over 9 months and counts as the equivalent of 2 A levels. You'll cover the key areas of health and social care, including career paths in nursing, social work, and early years. It sits alongside other qualifications in a study programme and can lead to higher education or an apprenticeship.
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 the structure of health and social care services in the UK.
You'll study the values and principles that underpin care practice.
You'll learn about human growth, development, and the factors that affect wellbeing.
You'll examine safeguarding and how to protect vulnerable people.
You'll develop understanding of communication in care settings.
You'll investigate career routes including nursing, social work, and early years.
You'll build knowledge of health conditions and how they are managed.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Whitby School. The OCR Cambridge Technical is assessed through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed exams. Assignments are completed throughout the course and marked by your tutors. External assessments are set and marked by OCR. Both elements contribute to your final grade.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Whitby School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults with daily living in care or community settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Early years practitioner: work with young children in nursery or school settings.
Social care worker: support vulnerable adults or young people in the community.
Mental health support worker: assist people managing mental health conditions.
Residential support worker: provide care in residential or supported living homes.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Health and Social Care: the work-based qualification many employers look for in senior care roles.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions): prepares you for university courses in nursing, social work, or midwifery without A levels.
Nursing Associate or Nursing Degree Apprenticeship: a work-based route into registered nursing for those already in employment.
BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Health and Social Care: a Level 4 option if you want to progress without a full degree.
