Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Bridlington. Classes run at East Riding College Bridlington Campus. You'll study full-time during the day, covering the knowledge and skills that underpin work in health and social care settings. The course takes around 12 months and prepares you for roles such as care assistant, support worker, and related positions. This is a free health and social care course for adults and school leavers who want a solid grounding in the sector. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
School leavers
Entry requirements
https://www.eastridingcollege.ac.uk/
What you will learn
You'll understand how to support individuals with their physical and emotional wellbeing.
You'll learn about safeguarding and how to protect vulnerable adults and children.
You'll explore person-centred approaches to care and support.
You'll study health conditions commonly encountered in care settings.
You'll develop knowledge of legislation and duty of care in health and social care.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with individuals, families, and colleagues.
You'll understand equality, diversity, and inclusion in care environments.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at East Riding College Bridlington Campus. Assessment is through a combination of assignments, case studies, and portfolio work. You'll build a body of evidence across the course that demonstrates your knowledge and competence. Some units may include observations or reflective practice tasks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. East Riding College Bridlington Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults with daily living in care homes or at home.
Support worker: help individuals with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Healthcare assistant: assist clinical staff in hospitals or GP surgeries.
Senior care worker: take on a lead role within a care team.
Residential support worker: provide overnight or live-in care.
Community care worker: deliver care 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: suited to those aiming for registered manager or senior leadership positions.
Nursing or social work degree: a Level 3 health and social care qualification is a recognised entry point for many university healthcare programmes.
