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Health and Social Care

at Downend School, Bristol · school or sixth form

Level 3Vocational and tradeCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Develop the professional and personal skills required to work in the care sector, as well as developing your understanding of the importance of delivering, person-centred care and support. As part of the course you will study topics such as communication, health & safety, sexual health and human anatomy. You will also get the opportunity to carry out investigations in real life settings. This course will help you progress into careers in care work, nursing, teaching, police, childcare and many more roles in the NHS and care sector.

What you need to get on

Grade 4 in English Language Grade 5 in Science

How you are assessed

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

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

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

  • Downend School

    Westerleigh Road Downend, Bristol, BS16 6XA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Bristol

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