Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Bootle. Classes run at Hugh Baird College Healthcare Campus. You'll study full-time during the day, covering the knowledge and skills needed to work in health and social care settings. The course runs for 35 weeks. Topics include person-centred care, safeguarding, communication, and supporting people with a range of needs. This is a level 3 health and social care qualification that opens doors to roles in care homes, hospitals, and community services.
Who this course is for
https://hughbaird.ac.uk/our-courses/sta:College
Entry requirements
https://www.hughbaird.ac.uk/entry-requirements
What you will learn
You'll understand person-centred approaches to care and support.
You'll learn how to safeguard adults and children in care settings.
You'll develop communication skills for working with individuals, families, and colleagues.
You'll study health conditions and how they affect people's daily lives.
You'll learn how to support individuals with their physical and mental health needs.
You'll understand equality, diversity, and inclusion in health and social care.
You'll explore professional values and responsibilities in care work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Hugh Baird College Healthcare Campus. Assessment is through a combination of written assignments, case studies, and practical tasks that test your knowledge and understanding. You'll work through units covering the core areas of health and social care practice. Your tutor will guide you through each topic during daytime classes across the 35-week course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hugh Baird College Healthcare Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults with daily living in residential or home care.
Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in hospitals or GP surgeries.
Support worker: helping people with disabilities or mental health needs live independently.
Senior care assistant: taking on lead responsibility within a care team.
Community care worker: delivering care and support in people's own homes.
Residential support worker: working with adults or young people in supported housing.
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Leading and Managing in Adult Care: moves you into supervisory and management roles in care settings.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care: a route toward registered manager status.
Foundation Degree or HNC in Health and Social Care: if you want to move into higher education and work toward graduate-level roles in nursing, social work, or healthcare management.
