Ocr Level 3 In Health Social Care & Early Years
What is the OCR Level 3 National in Health, Social Care and Early Years Qualification?
The OCR Level 3 National in Health, Social Care and Early Years is a nationally recognised professional qualification awarded by Oxford Cambridge and Royal Society of Arts (OCR), and accredited onto the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). It is made up of 3 different awards:
1. Certificate:
| Duration : 1 year | |
| Modules: Candidates are required to complete 6 modules: | |
| Working to quality practice in care settings. | Advanced First Aid & Health & Safety |
| Working with service users in care settings | Career Panning for the Health, Social Care & Early Years’ Sector |
| Behavioural awareness in care. | Applied practical care in settings |
2. Diploma
| Duration : 2 years | |
| Modules: Candidates are required to complete 12 modules, including the 6 modules at the certificate level plus the following: | |
| Introduction to Counseling Skills | Understanding Medical Aspects of Health |
| Coping with Stress in Care Setting | Developing Skills for Care Assistant |
| Applied Nutrition & Dietetics for Service Users | Working in Early Years & Care Education Setting |
3. Extended Diploma.
| Duration : 3 years | ||
| Candidates are required to complete 18 modules including the 12 units at the Diploma level and all the units from one of specialty pathways: | ||
| Social Care Specialty | Health Specialty | Early Years Specialty |
| Mental Health Awareness | Mental Health Awareness | Mental Health Awareness |
Complementary Approaches to Care |
Complementary Approaches to Care |
Working with People with Disabilities |
Health Education & Promotion |
Anatomy & Physiology for Health Care |
Working with children in education setting |
| Care in the Community | Health Education & Promotion | Working in Early Years & Care Education Setting |
Working with older service Users |
Care in the Community | Child Development |
Working with People with Disabilities |
Working with People with Disabilities |
Investigating Child Protection Services |

Who is it for?
- Those studying to prepare for employment in health, social care and early years education sector
- Those wishing to gain access to further studies in Higher Education in the health, social care and early years education sector