Free Level 3 AAQ Certificate in Health and Social Care Course in Wigan. Classes run at Winstanley College, with full-time daytime study over two years. The course covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in health and social care settings, from understanding care values and safeguarding to supporting people with their physical and emotional needs. The level 3 AAQ certificate in health and social care qualification is awarded by TQUK. It can open doors to roles such as care assistant and support worker, and provides a foundation for further study in health or social care.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll understand the values and principles that underpin health and social care practice.
You'll learn how to safeguard adults and children in care settings.
You'll explore how to support individuals with their physical, emotional, and social needs.
You'll develop knowledge of health conditions and how they affect people's daily lives.
You'll learn about person-centred approaches and how to apply them in practice.
You'll understand legislation and policy relevant to health and social care.
You'll build knowledge of communication skills used in care environments.
How you will learn
This is a classroom-based course with daytime attendance at Winstanley College. Assessment methods for the TQUK AAQ Certificate in Health and Social Care are confirmed by the centre. Contact Winstanley College directly for full details of how the course is assessed and structured across the two years.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Winstanley College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support people in residential or home care settings.
Support worker: help individuals with daily living and independence.
Healthcare assistant: assist clinical staff in hospitals or GP surgeries.
Senior care assistant: take on a lead role within a care team.
Mental health support worker: support people with mental health needs.
Domiciliary care worker: provide care in people's own homes.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (NVQ): the work-based qualification many employers require for senior roles and career progression in care.
Level 4 Certificate or Diploma in Health and Social Care: moves into supervisory and management-level knowledge.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions): a route into nursing, social work, or allied health degrees at university if you want to progress into a regulated profession.
