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ATL3 - Health and Social Care L2 OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate (=2)

at St Brendan'S Sixth Form College, Bristol · sixth form college

Level 2Vocational and tradeCertificate1 yearFull time

What the college says

The OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Diploma and Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care are work-related courses. You learn by completing projects and assignments based on realistic workplace situations and activities. They will introduce you to the health and social care industry and provide a good basis to go on to study the subject at Level 3 or go on to work or apprenticeships in health and social care settings. OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Diploma in Health and Social Care is a full-time course and is equivalent to four GCSEs grade A*-C. You will study a variety of units four of which are assessed through coursework with another two being examined. OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate is a full time course and is equivalent to two GCSE?s 4-9. You will study for two coursework and two examined units. This smaller course will enable you to study a wider range of supporting GCSE?s. You will study a variety of units: Unit Title Method of assessment Principles of working in Health Social Care and Childcare Exam Health and Safety in Practice Exam Working in a Person Centred Way Coursework Safeguarding Coursework Working in Adult or Childcare Environments Coursework Working with Individuals in Health and Social Care Environments Coursework

What you need to get on

A reasonably good standard of literacy and numeracy supported by a minimum of four GSCEs at grade 3 (including English Language and Maths) of which only one can be a Level 2 vocational qualification (e.g. BTEC/OCR) at Pass grade or above.

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • St Brendan's Sixth Form College

    St Brendans Sixth Form College Broomhill Road, Bristol, BS4 5RQ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Bristol

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