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Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Whitley Bay – Whitley Bay High School

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Whitley Bay. Classes run at Whitley Bay High School. This is a two-year, full-time daytime health and social care qualification designed to prepare you for higher education or employment in the sector. You'll need GCSE English Language or Literature at grade 4 and Science at grades 4-4 to enrol. The course covers the knowledge and skills that underpin care work, from human development and anatomy to safeguarding and communication. These level 3 health and social care classes are delivered by OCR.

Who this course is for

The Cambridge Technicals in Health and Social Care has been developed to meet the changing needs of the sector, and prepare students for the challenges they'll face in Higher Education or employment.

Entry requirements

English Language or Literature grade 4, Science grades 4 4.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore human growth, development, and the factors that affect health and wellbeing.
  • You'll study anatomy and physiology relevant to care settings.
  • You'll learn how safeguarding principles apply in health and social care practice.
  • You'll develop communication skills for working with individuals, families, and care teams.
  • You'll examine how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
  • You'll understand the values and ethics that guide professional care work.
  • You'll build knowledge of conditions and care needs across different life stages.

How you will learn

The Cambridge Technical Diploma uses a mix of internally assessed coursework and externally assessed exams. Coursework is assessed through assignments and projects completed throughout the course. Some units are assessed by OCR-set exams. Classroom sessions at Whitley Bay High School cover theory, case studies, and applied tasks that connect learning to real care contexts.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Whitley Bay High School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: supporting adults or older people with daily living
  • Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings
  • Support worker: working with people with learning disabilities or mental health needs
  • Early years practitioner: working in nursery or childcare settings
  • Community care worker: delivering care in people's own homes
  • Residential care worker: supporting residents in care homes

What you could study next

A Level 3 Health and Social Care Diploma is a strong foundation for further study. You could progress to a Level 4 or Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care for senior or management roles. Many learners go on to a degree in Nursing, Social Work, or Occupational Therapy. A nursing degree apprenticeship is another route if you move into employment first.

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