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Health, Social Care and Early Years (Level 3)

Introduction

If you are looking for a career in health, social care and early years and want to develop skills and understanding that are directly relevant, then this is the qualification for you. The course will develop the ability to work autonomously and effectively and build your skills, knowledge and understanding to allow you to be able to specialise further in the field.

Course Content

You will study the background to the care sector and provision for specific client groups, aspects of health and human development, equal opportunities and clients’ rights, practical care skills, voluntary work and career progression.

Assessment

There are no exams. Your tutor will assess your work for all units.

Work Experience

Throughout the two-year course there are several weeks of work experience. It is an important part of the course and you should be prepared to undertake work experience with children, older clients and clients with learning difficulties. You will go on a one week residential placement at a national voluntary organisation. You may also complete a ‘People Handling- using hoists and slings’ course and a First-Aid course.

Subject Entry Guidelines

Four GCSEs at Grade C (Maths and/or English would be preferable).

Career Opportunities

You can progress to college or university for further study or work-related and occupational qualifications in health, social care and early years. Many students who have successfully completed this course have gone on to university to train as nurses, midwives, social care workers and degrees in early childhood studies.

Awarding Body: OCR

AS: 1 year – A Level: 2 years

How to Apply?

You can apply online using our Online Application Form.
Alternatively, you can call 01642 373 250 for all enquiries.

Please note that the contents published in this course guide are correct at the time of publication.
The college reserves the right to make changes or withdraw courses.