Level 3 in Health & Social Care

You will need 4 GCSEs at grades 9-4 (A*-C) or above, including English or Maths. OR Successful completion of a full Level 2 in Health & Social Care and GCSE English or Maths at grade 4. In addition to the entry qualifications listed, the offer of a place on the course is subject to the outcomes of initial assessment, which will be taken at the College as part of the admissions process. Please note that entry criteria may vary quite significantly between courses at the same level. This is to take account of the specific skills needed for success on particular courses, the length of the course and the requirements for progression to the next level. Entry criteria are given as a guide, and the exact requirements in order to obtain a place on a particular course will be confirmed following attendance at a Welcome Event/Interview.

Health This qualification will enable you to progress to Level 4 or Higher Education to study in areas such as nursing, midwifery, paramedics, occupational therapy, speech therapy and other professions allied to health care.You could also study for degrees in subjects such as Psychology and Sociology. Alternatively you could seek employment as Health Care Assistant, Clinical Support Worker and more health related caring roles. Social Care This qualification will enable you to progress to Level 4 or higher education to study in areas such as Social Work, Youth Work, Sociology, Criminology and Social Policy.Alternatively you could seek employment in the social care sector, e.g. mental health work, social services, probation work, youth justice, older people services and more. Health Sciences This qualification will enable you to progress to Level 4 and higher education studying in areas such as Physiotherapy, Radiography, Health Sciences, Biomedical sciences and other professions allied to health care. Alternatively you could seek employment assisting in a variety of pathology laboratories