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Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Ashington

Cost£280.00
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Ashington. Classes run at Duke's Secondary School. You'll need 4 to 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and maths, or a relevant Level 2 health and social care qualification to get started. The course covers equality and diversity, anatomy and physiology, safeguarding, personalisation, and research methods, assessed through centre-based units and examined topics. These level 3 health and social care classes run full-time over two years.

Who this course is for

An extensive range of centre assessed units with practical and wider project-based assessment opportunities, as well as examined units on: Equality, diversity and rights; Health, safety and security; Anatomy and physiology; Personalisation and person centered approach; Safeguarding and Research methods, has resulted in focused qualifications. Depending on the size chosen, these qualifications can either complement a Key Stage 5 study programme alongside other vocational qualifications or A Levels, or may make up the bulk of a two-year study programme. Our Diplomas have vocational pathways within them that students can follow (one pathway must be achieved).

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 study equality, diversity and rights in health and social care settings.
  • You'll explore anatomy and physiology relevant to care practice.
  • You'll learn about health, safety and security in care environments.
  • You'll examine personalisation and person-centred approaches to care.
  • You'll cover safeguarding principles and how to apply them.
  • You'll develop research methods skills through project-based work.
  • You'll complete practical, centre-assessed units alongside examined topics.

How you will learn

Learning combines classroom-based teaching with centre-assessed units, practical tasks, and wider project-based work. Some units are externally examined, covering topics such as equality and diversity, anatomy and physiology, and safeguarding. Assessment is a mix of written exams and coursework produced in the centre. Full-time daytime attendance at Duke's Secondary School across two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Duke's Secondary School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support people in residential or home care settings.
  • Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
  • Mental health support worker: work with adults experiencing mental health conditions.
  • Learning disability support worker: provide day-to-day care and support.
  • Senior care assistant: take on lead responsibilities within a care team.
  • Social care worker: support vulnerable adults or children in community settings.

What you could study next

A Level 3 health and social care qualification opens several routes into further study. You could progress to a Level 4 or Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care, which supports senior and management roles. Many learners also use this Diploma to apply for nursing, social work, or allied health degrees at university. A foundation degree or Higher National Certificate in Health and Social Care is another option if you want to step into higher education gradually.

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