Free Health and Social Care Level 3 Course in Dunstable. Classes run at Bedford College Dunstable Campus. This full-time daytime level 3 health and social care qualification covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in care settings across health and social care services. The course takes two years to complete. You'll study topics including human development, safeguarding, mental health, and person-centred care. When employers ask for a health and social care certificate at Level 3, this is the qualification they mean.
Who this course is for
Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
What you will learn
You'll understand human growth and development across the life stages.
You'll learn how to apply safeguarding principles to protect vulnerable people.
You'll explore mental health conditions and how care services support people living with them.
You'll develop knowledge of person-centred approaches to care planning.
You'll learn about anatomy, physiology, and how the body works in relation to health conditions.
You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of professionals working in health and social care.
You'll study communication skills used in care environments, including with people who have additional needs.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Bedford College Dunstable Campus. Assessment is through a combination of assignments, case studies, and portfolio work. You'll build evidence of your knowledge and skills throughout the two years. Some units may include observed practice or reflective tasks linked to care settings.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bedford College Dunstable Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting people with daily living in residential or home care.
Support worker: working with adults or children with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Healthcare assistant: assisting clinical staff in hospitals or GP surgeries.
Senior care assistant: taking on a lead role in a care team after gaining experience.
Residential childcare worker: supporting young people in children's homes.
Community care worker: delivering care to people in their own homes.
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice: for those moving into supervisory or quality roles in care.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care: the route toward registered manager roles in care services.
Foundation Degree or BSc in Health and Social Care: university-level study for those wanting to move into nursing, social work, or health management. Many universities accept this Extended Diploma for entry.
