Health and Social Care Level 3 Course in Camden. Classes run at Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ. You'll need 4 to 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English, maths, and science, to start. This two-year, full-time daytime level 3 health and social care course covers the foundations of health science, social care, and childcare. It sits alongside other Level 3 subjects as part of a broader programme of study. Completing it opens routes into higher education and further training in 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 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 the needs of different individuals across the life course.
You'll learn about safeguarding, equality, and person-centred approaches.
You'll develop understanding of health science relevant to care settings.
You'll build knowledge that supports progression to higher education in health-related subjects.
How you will learn
You'll study in the classroom at Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ, full-time during the day. Assessment is through a combination of coursework and externally assessed components set by OCR. You'll complete assignments and projects throughout the two years, alongside any timed assessments required by the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults or older people in 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 children in the community.
Mental health support worker: assist people with mental health needs day-to-day.
What you could study next
Level 3 A Levels (Biology, Psychology, Sociology): strengthen your university application alongside this qualification.
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care: a larger vocational qualification if you want to go deeper into the sector.
Foundation Degree or BSc in Nursing, Social Work, or Early Childhood Studies: the natural next step for those heading into higher education after completing this health and social care qualification.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: if you move straight into a care role and want a work-based qualification.
