Free Health and Social Care Level 3 Course in Corby. Classes run at Tresham College Corby Campus. This full-time, daytime level 3 health and social care qualification covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in care settings across health and social care services. The course takes two years to complete. You'll study topics including person-centred care, safeguarding, mental health, and human development. It's a strong foundation for roles such as care assistant, and can open doors to further study in nursing or social work.
Who this course is for
Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
What you will learn
You'll understand person-centred approaches to care and support.
You'll learn how to safeguard adults and children in care settings.
You'll explore human growth and development across the lifespan.
You'll study mental health conditions and how they affect individuals.
You'll develop knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and health conditions.
You'll learn about communication skills in health and social care contexts.
You'll understand legislation, ethics, and professional values in care work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Tresham College Corby Campus. Assessment is through a combination of assignments, case studies, and portfolio work. There are no formal written exams for this qualification. You'll build a body of evidence over the two years that demonstrates your knowledge and understanding across the units.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Tresham College Corby Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults with daily living in care homes or at home.
Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Support worker: working with adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Senior care assistant: taking on a lead role in a residential or domiciliary setting.
Early years practitioner: working with children in nursery or childcare settings.
Community care worker: delivering care and support in people's own homes.
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Health and Social Care Management: moves you toward supervisory and management roles in care.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions): prepares you to apply for nursing, social work, or allied health degrees at university.
Nursing Associate or Nursing degree apprenticeship: a work-based route into registered nursing for those already working in care.
