Health & Social Care, Level 3

Course Information

COURSE OVERVIEW

Our Level 3 Health & Social Care has been designed to enable learners to access Higher Education or assist with progression into the workplace. The qualification also supports progression to further learning in related subject areas at Level 4 and above.

This qualification covers a wide range of key subject areas in health and social care, including anatomy and physiology, research skills and employment.

Learners must be at least 16 years old or above and will be required to attend placement in a real work environment to support their learning. Examples of appropriate settings which could support learners:

• Residential Care Home
• Nursing Home
• Day Centre
• Children's Centre
• Health Centre 

This qualification promotes high-quality care and support and has been mapped to the standards within the Care Certificate. The qualification also supports progression to further learning in related subject areas at Level 4 and above. 

Entry Requirements

To enrol on our Level 3 Health & Social Care course, you’ll need: 

• 5 GCSEs at Grade 4-9 (or Level 2 Merit equivalency, for example a BTEC), including English and Maths, or achieve a Level 3 in Health & Social Care
• An avid interest in caring for others