Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Corby. Classes run at Bedford College Corby Sixth Form Campus. This full-time, daytime health and social care qualification covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in care settings across health and social care services. The course runs over two years. You'll study topics including human development, safeguarding, mental health, and how care is planned and delivered. A level 3 health and social care classes format means you learn alongside others in a structured classroom environment.
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 explore human growth and development across the life stages.
You'll study how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll learn about safeguarding principles and how to protect vulnerable people.
You'll examine mental health conditions and the support available.
You'll develop understanding of person-centred approaches to care planning.
You'll look at anatomy, physiology, and how the body works in relation to health conditions.
You'll build knowledge of communication skills used in care settings.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions, combining taught content with assignments and coursework. Assessment is through a mix of internally assessed units and externally assessed components set by OCR. You'll complete written assignments, case studies, and structured tasks throughout the two years. Some units may include practical or observed elements depending on the unit requirements.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bedford College Corby Sixth Form Campus 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.
Mental health support worker: working with people experiencing mental health conditions.
Learning disability support worker: providing day-to-day support to adults with learning disabilities.
Senior care assistant: taking on lead responsibility within a care team.
Early years practitioner: working with children in nursery or family support settings.
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.
Level 3 T Level in Health: an alternative technical route if you want a placement-based qualification.
Foundation Degree or BSc in Health and Social Care: university-level study for those aiming toward registered roles such as social worker or nursing associate.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions): a one-year route into nursing, midwifery, or allied health degree programmes.
