Free Health and Social Care Level 3 Course in Wellingborough. Classes run at Tresham College Wellingborough 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 safeguarding, person-centred care, anatomy, and mental health. When employers ask for a health and social care certificate at Level 3, this is the qualification that meets that standard.
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 how to support individuals with their physical and emotional wellbeing.
You'll learn the principles of safeguarding adults and children.
You'll explore person-centred approaches to care and support.
You'll study anatomy, physiology, and common health conditions.
You'll learn about mental health, dementia, and learning disabilities.
You'll understand legislation, ethics, and professional values in health and social care.
You'll develop communication skills for working with individuals, families, and colleagues.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Tresham College Wellingborough 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 practical understanding across the units.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Tresham College Wellingborough Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Mental health support worker: working with adults experiencing mental health conditions.
Learning disability support worker: supporting individuals with complex needs.
Senior care assistant: taking on a lead role within a care team.
Domiciliary care worker: providing care and support in people's own homes.
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Leading and Managing Health and Social Care: moves you toward supervisory and management roles in care settings.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care: the qualification many registered managers hold.
Nursing degree or allied health degree: universities recognise Level 3 Extended Diplomas for entry onto undergraduate programmes in nursing, social work, and related fields.
