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OCR Health and Social Care (Ext Cert)

at King Edward Vi Lordswood School For Girls, Birmingham · school or sixth form

Level 3Vocational and tradeCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

There are many roles available in the health and social care sector where you can make a difference to people?s lives. The demand is growing for skilled nurses, midwives, healthcare workers, social workers, physiotherapists and other allied health professionals. You can go directly into employment, study for a degree or follow an apprenticeship pathway. It complements a wide range of other subjects studied at level 3, for example, psychology, sociology and science.

What you need to get on

GCSE 4 in English 4 in mathematics GCSE ? 44 or above 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

  • King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls

    Knightlow Road Harborne, Birmingham, B17 8QB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Birmingham

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