Free Health and Social Care Level 3 Course in Grimsby. Classes run at Grimsby Institute. This full-time, daytime level 3 health and social care course is designed for school leavers ready to commit to a focused year of study. You'll cover the knowledge and skills that underpin care work across health and social care settings. The course runs for approximately 12 months. It's a strong foundation for roles such as care assistant, and can open doors to higher-level study in nursing or social work.
You'll understand the values and principles that underpin health and social care practice.
You'll learn how to support individuals with their physical and emotional wellbeing.
You'll study safeguarding and how to protect vulnerable adults and children.
You'll explore person-centred approaches and how to apply them in care settings.
You'll develop knowledge of health conditions commonly encountered in care work.
You'll learn about communication skills in professional care environments.
You'll understand legislation, policies, and procedures relevant to health and social care.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Grimsby Institute, combining taught lessons with practical activities. Assessment is through a mix of assignments, case studies, and portfolio work that you build up throughout the course. There are no formal written exams. Your work is assessed against the qualification standards set by NCFE.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Grimsby Institute will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults with daily living in care homes or at home.
Support worker: work with people with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Healthcare assistant: assist clinical staff in hospitals or GP surgeries.
Senior care assistant: take on a lead role in a residential care setting.
Home care worker: deliver personal care and support in people's own homes.
Residential childcare worker: support young people in children's homes.
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Leading and Managing Health and Social Care: step into supervisory or management roles in care settings.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions): a route into university for nursing, midwifery, or social work degrees.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care: for those moving into senior management in adult social care.
