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Study Programme - L3 - Certificate in Health and Social Care (VRQ)

at Inspire Education Group, Peterborough · other provider

Level 3Vocational and tradeCertificate36 weeksFull time

What the college says

Achieve a highly specialist work-related qualification and gain the knowledge understanding and skills you need to enter the health and social care sector. You will study effective communication equality diversity and rights anatomy and physiology human growth development working in health and social care and reflective practice.There will also be the opportunity to use your skills in a real-life work experience placement. You will be required to complete 75 hours work experience as part of this course in year 1 and 100 hours work experience in year 2.

What you need to get on

5 GCSEs at grades 4/C or above including English maths and science or Health and Social Care Level 2 qualification at grade B with 3 GCSEs at grades 4/C or above in English maths and science. You will require a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Certificate with No grounds you are professionally unsuitable to undertake professional practice or placement. We will contact you with more details on how to apply for this once you have been offered a place on your course. &nbsp

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

Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Stamford

Who else teaches this exact qualification

Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.