Free Health and Social Care Level 3 Course in Dartford. Classes run at North Kent College Dartford. This two-year, full-time daytime health and social care qualification covers person-centred care, confidentiality, and teamwork in care settings. Both years include a mandatory work placement; in year one, this must be in an elderly care setting. Assessment combines two synoptic exams (one per year) with internally assessed units. A level 3 health and social care course of this depth is comparable in size to three A levels.
Who this course is for
This is a two-year course which has 2 synoptic assessments, 1 in each year. The other units are internally assessed including placement. There is a mandatory placement in both years of the course, but please note that in year 1 it must be in an elderly care setting. Students will enhance their knowledge and understanding of working in the sector, have a greater awareness of confidentiality, working in a team and the importance of person-centred care. This course is comparable to undertaking 3 A levels and comes with UCAS points attached to facilitate entry to university to study a wide range of subjects including but not limited to: Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Paramedical Science, Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Criminology, Radiology, Probationary and many others within the health and social care sector.
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of person-centred care and what it means in practice.
You'll understand confidentiality and how it applies in health and social care settings.
You'll explore effective teamwork within care environments.
You'll gain hands-on experience through mandatory placements, including in elderly care.
You'll build understanding of the values and ethics that underpin working in the sector.
You'll study topics assessed through synoptic exams, drawing together learning from across the course.
How you will learn
You'll study in the classroom and complete mandatory work placements in both years of the course. Assessment includes two synoptic assessments, one at the end of each year. The remaining units are internally assessed. Placement in year one must be in an elderly care setting.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. North Kent College Dartford will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting people in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Support worker: working with adults with disabilities or mental health needs.
Senior care assistant: taking on a lead role in a care team.
Early years practitioner: working in childcare or nursery settings (further qualification may be required).
Community care worker: providing care and support in people's own homes.
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Leading and Managing in Health and Social Care: suited to those moving into supervisory or team-leader roles.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care: for those aiming at registered manager level.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions): a route into nursing, social work, or allied health degrees at university.
Nursing or Social Work degree: for those wanting to qualify as a registered nurse or social worker.
