Health and Social Care Level 3 Course in Newport. Classes run at HTP Apprenticeship College Riverbank Campus, full-time during the day. Government funding may be available for some learners, so fees may or may not apply depending on your circumstances. There are no formal entry requirements. The level 3 health and social care course runs over 39 weeks and covers topics including safeguarding, anatomy and physiology, human growth and development, and equality and diversity. You'll also complete practical work experience with a local employer alongside your classroom sessions. This health and social care qualification is awarded by NCFE.
Who this course is for
This Full-time Course is for you if you want to start a career in the Health & Social Care sector. It will give you the opportunity to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in working life.
Entry requirements
No formal entry requirements.
What you will learn
You'll study equality, diversity and rights in health and social care settings.
You'll learn about human growth and development across the lifespan.
You'll explore safeguarding responsibilities for children, young people and adults.
You'll develop communication skills for professional health and social care work.
You'll understand infection prevention and control in care environments.
You'll examine psychological and sociological perspectives in health and social care.
You'll learn about anatomy and physiology relevant to care practice.
You'll build reflective practice and personal professional development skills.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based knowledge sessions combined with practical work experience with a local employer. The course is full-time and runs during the day across two academic years. Assessment is through a combination of coursework, assignments and practical tasks that reflect real care settings. You'll also study Maths and English alongside the main qualification, assessed through GCSE or Functional Skills routes.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. HTP Apprenticeship College Riverbank Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support people in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Support worker: work with adults or young people with learning disabilities.
Community care worker: deliver care and support in people's own homes.
Mental health support worker: support people with mental health needs.
Nursery or early years worker: care for and support young children.
Social care administrator: coordinate care services and records.
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate or Diploma in Health and Social Care: deepen your knowledge and move into supervisory or specialist roles.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care: suited to those aiming for team leader or care manager positions.
Nursing or social work degree: a level 3 health and social care qualification is a recognised entry point for many university nursing and social work programmes.
