Free Health and Social Care Level 3 Course in Lowestoft. Classes run at Lowestoft Campus. This full-time daytime health and social care course covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in care settings. The course runs to 600 hours of study, giving you a thorough grounding in the sector. You'll study with NCFE as the awarding body. A level 3 health and social care qualification opens doors to roles such as care assistant, with scope to progress further in the sector.
Who this course is for
Health and Social Care (VRQ) Level 3 Ext Diploma E&T (ABB00YALF3 25/26LA) is based in the Health & Social Care department and is designed to help you develop skills in this area. We have chosen NCFE as the exam board for this course.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements available on request.
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of health and wellbeing across the lifespan.
You'll learn how to support individuals with their physical and emotional needs.
You'll study safeguarding principles and how to apply them in care settings.
You'll explore person-centred approaches to care and support.
You'll learn about equality, diversity, and inclusion in health and social care.
You'll develop understanding of communication skills used in care environments.
You'll study health conditions and their impact on individuals and families.
How you will learn
You'll study in the classroom at Lowestoft Campus on a full-time daytime timetable. Assessment is through coursework, assignments, and practical tasks linked to the qualification units. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course. Entry requirements are available on request from the centre, and you'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Lowestoft Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults in residential or home care settings.
Support worker: help individuals with daily living and independence.
Healthcare assistant: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Senior care assistant: take on a lead role within a care team.
Mental health support worker: work with adults experiencing mental health conditions.
Domiciliary care worker: provide care in people's own homes.
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Leading and Managing Health and Social Care: move into supervisory or management roles in care.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care: a route toward registered manager status.
Nursing or social work degree: this level 3 health and social care qualification can support applications to higher education programmes in health-related fields.
