L3 in Health & Social Care

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.

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.

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.

We want you to achieve to the very best of your ability at CRC. To make this happen we offer both learning and personal support by specialist staff tailored to meet your specific needs.

Your tutors will use a variety of assessment methods such as case studies, projects and presentations to obtain evidence of your skills and knowledge to date. You may also be given work-based or time-constrained assignments where you performance will be observed and assessed.