Free Health and Social Care Level 3 Course in York. Classes run at York College, full-time during the day. The course takes one year and covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in care settings. You'll study topics including human development, safeguarding, mental health, and person-centred practice. A level 3 health and social care qualification at this level is recognised by employers across the adult social care sector and opens doors to further study in health-related fields.
Who this course is for
Please see the York College website for full details of this course: https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/
Entry requirements
Please see the York College website for full details of this course: https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/
What you will learn
You'll explore human growth and development across the lifespan.
You'll study safeguarding principles and how to protect vulnerable adults and children.
You'll learn about mental health conditions and how care services support people living with them.
You'll understand person-centred approaches and how to apply them in care settings.
You'll examine health promotion and the factors that affect wellbeing.
You'll develop knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and common health conditions.
You'll learn about communication skills in health and social care contexts.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at York College. Assessment is through a combination of assignments, projects, and portfolio work rather than formal exams. You'll build a body of evidence over the year that demonstrates your knowledge and skills across the qualification's units.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. York College 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.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Support worker: work with people with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Senior care assistant: take on a lead role in a care team after gaining experience.
Early years practitioner: some roles in children's social care settings.
Community care worker: deliver care and support in people's own homes.
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice: for those moving into supervisory or quality roles in care.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care: the route toward registered manager roles.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions): if you want to apply for a nursing, midwifery, or social work degree at university.
Degree-level study in nursing, social work, or occupational therapy via UCAS.
