Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Canterbury. Classes run at Canterbury College, full-time during the day, over 44 weeks. This health and social care qualification covers the knowledge and skills needed to work effectively in care-based roles. You'll study topics including person-centred care, safeguarding, health and wellbeing, and communication. An initial assessment helps make sure this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Expand your knowledge of the Health and Care sector and equip yourself with the skills required to succeed within a care-based role.
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of person-centred approaches in health and social care settings.
You'll learn how safeguarding works and how to protect vulnerable people.
You'll understand health, wellbeing, and the factors that affect them.
You'll practise professional communication with individuals and care teams.
You'll explore equality, diversity, and inclusion in care environments.
You'll learn about legislation and duty of care relevant to care roles.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Canterbury College, combining taught lessons with practical activities. Assessment is through assignments and coursework that you complete throughout the course. There are no formal written exams. Your work is assessed against the NCFE qualification standards.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Canterbury College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults with daily living in home or residential care.
Support worker: help individuals with physical or learning disabilities.
Healthcare assistant: assist clinical staff in hospitals or GP surgeries.
Senior care assistant: take on a lead role in a residential care team.
Domiciliary care worker: deliver care in people's own homes.
Mental health support worker: support adults with mental health needs.
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Leading and Managing Adult Care: moves you toward supervisory and management roles in care settings.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care: a route into registered manager roles.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions): prepares you for university courses in nursing, social work, or occupational therapy.
