
Did You Know?
Adult social care is one of the fastest growing segments of the economy with approximately 1.5 million employees across England.
Key Information
Qualification
Level 3 BTEC/CTEC courses
Duration
Two Year Course
Examination Board
OCR
"Health and Social Care has given me a deeper insight into how health and safety systems are implemented and how healthcare sectors work together. The course and support from my teacher have allowed me to progress onto a Midwifery university course". - Sarah Ellis, upper sixth student
Qualification
Two year CTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate - Equivalent to one A-Level
Please note: we will no longer be offering the following qualification: Two year CTEC Level 3 Diploma - Equivalent to two A-Levels
What do I need to study this course?
You will need five GCSEs at grade 4 including GCSE English Language and GCSE Maths and two grade 4s in GCSE Science.
What will I study?
The CTEC Level 3 Health and Social Care courses are an ideal foundation for entering the workplace or higher education, providing you with a theoretical background reinforced with practical skills. You will cover a variety of topics including equality, diversity and rights, anatomy and physiology, safeguarding, public health, sexual health and early years development. Work experience opportunities are available at the end of lower sixth.
What next?
Our students progress onto a range of health and social care-related courses at higher education level including; Nursing, Midwifery and Childcare. All the courses offered provide an ideal foundation for entering the workplace.