Health and Social Care

The Cambridge Advanced National Level 3 study programme is designed to meet the changing circumstances within the health and social care sectors.

The units of study contain a variety of different topics, and teaching and assessment methods that will help you to develop your general skills, as well as your knowledge and understanding of care related issues.

Entry Requirements
Grade 4 in GCSE English Language OR GCSE English Literature
Grade 4 in GCSE Biology OR 4-4 in GCSE Combined Science

Exam Board
OCR Cambridge Technical

Curriculum

Mandatory Units

  • Equality, diversity and rights in health and social care
  • Health, safety and security in health and social care
  • Anatomy and physiology for health and social care
  • Personalisation and a person-centred approach to care
  • Safeguarding

Optional Units

  • Infection control
  • Supporting people with learning disabilities
  • Promote positive behaviour
  • Supporting people with mental health conditions
  • Caring for older people
  • Public health

Assessment

50% external examination, 50% coursework.

Further Education and Careers

Courses you could study at university include:

  • Nursing
  • Psychology
  • Social Work
  • Sociology

Careers which require a Health and Social Care qualification include:

  • Community Development Worker
  • Further Education Teacher
  • Health Promotion Specialist
  • Health Service Manager
  • Medical Sales Representative
  • Naturopath
  • Nurse

Career Card

Preparation Work

You need to complete these tasks over Summer to prepare you for your studies.