Free Health and Social Care Level 3 Course in Lambeth. Classes run at London South Bank Technical College. This full-time daytime health and social care course runs for 36 weeks, covering the knowledge and skills needed to work in care settings. You'll study topics including safeguarding, person-centred care, mental health, and human development across the lifespan. It's a substantial level 3 health and social care qualification that prepares you for roles in adult social care and related services. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the level is right for you.
Who this course is for
If your goal is to progress on to Higher Education and become a fully-qualified health and social care professional, then this course can help you achieve your goals.The Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care is an advanced qualification, and can provide a route to higher level study and a variety of rewarding careers in the sector. Successfully completing this course is equivalent to you achieving 3 A levels.You will develop in-depth knowledge and skills via a combination of practical work-based learning, and will gain a deeper understanding of the principles and theory that surrounds the health and social care sector via academic study. In addition to college-based learning, you will also develop hands-on practical skills and experience by spending one day per week on a mandatory work placement, in a suitable health and social care setting. This one-year full-time course will cover a variety of topics that affect the provision of health and social care in the home, community and clinical settings, including life span development, psychological perspectives, anatomy and physiology, sociology, counselling skills, and complementary therapies. More than just developing your knowledge and skills in the practical application of care, you will also expand your theoretical knowledge in areas such as communication and supportive skills, law and ethics, equality and diversity, meeting individual care and support needs, and personal and professional development.This course can lead to a successful career pathway in areas such as nursing, midwifery, social work, psychology, public health, or occupational therapy.
Entry requirements
4 GCSE qualifications at grades A*-C or 9-4, including English* Level 2 vocational qualification and a Level 2 English qualification
What you will learn
You'll understand safeguarding principles and how to protect vulnerable adults and children.
You'll learn how to support individuals using person-centred approaches.
You'll explore mental health conditions and how care services respond to them.
You'll study human growth and development across the lifespan.
You'll learn about health promotion and the factors that affect wellbeing.
You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of care workers, including professional boundaries and duty of care.
You'll develop knowledge of equality, diversity, and inclusion in care settings.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at London South Bank Technical College, combining taught lessons with assignments and coursework. Assessment is through written assignments and portfolio evidence that you build up over the 36 weeks. There are no formal written exams. Your work is assessed against the NCFE qualification standards throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. London South Bank Technical College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults with daily living in home or residential care.
Support worker: help people with physical or learning disabilities live independently.
Healthcare assistant: assist clinical staff in hospitals or community settings.
Mental health support worker: work alongside people managing mental health conditions.
Residential care worker: provide day-to-day care in a care home setting.
Domiciliary care worker: deliver personal care and support in people's own homes.
What you could study next
Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care: the next step for those moving into senior or supervisory care roles.
Level 3 T Level in Health (if moving into NHS or clinical settings): combines classroom study with an industry placement.
Nursing Associate or nursing degree apprenticeship: for those aiming toward a registered nursing career. Your Level 3 health and social care qualification supports applications to these programmes.
