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Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Bury Saint Edmunds – West Suffolk College

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Bury Saint Edmunds. Classes run at West Suffolk College, full-time during the day.

The course combines the course with applied psychology. You'll explore how physical, emotional, and psychological needs shape the care people receive. You'll also study how human behaviour influences health and wellbeing. The course runs over two years.

You'll finish with an Alternative Academic Qualification Cambridge Advanced National in Health and Social Care Certificate at Level 3.

Who this course is for

Are you passionate about health, wellbeing and making a difference to people's lives? Do you want to understand how healthcare professionals support individuals with different physical, emotional and psychological needs, and explore how psychology can help us understand behaviour and improve the care people receive?This exciting Applied Psychology and Health and Social Care course gives you the opportunity to explore human behaviour alongside the factors that influence people's health, wellbeing and development. You will investigate important psychological theories and research, exploring how psychologists explain behaviour and how psychology can be applied to real-life situations.Alongside Applied Psychology, you will explore the diverse and rewarding world of Health and Social Care. What factors influence a person's physical and mental health? Why do individuals have different care and support needs? How can professionals promote health, wellbeing and independence? You will examine how individuals develop across their lives, the different factors that can affect their health and wellbeing, and how health and social care services work together to meet individual needs.Throughout the course, you will apply your knowledge to real-world situations and case studies, considering how psychological understanding can help professionals provide effective, person-centred care and support. You will explore the importance of communication, relationships, equality, safeguarding and professional practice when working with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and circumstances.The course will also develop your ability to analyse information, investigate theories, conduct research, apply knowledge to practical scenarios and evaluate different approaches to supporting individuals. You will be encouraged to question assumptions, consider different perspectives and use evidence to reach well-reasoned conclusions.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how healthcare professionals support people with different physical and emotional needs.
  • You'll study the psychological factors that influence health and wellbeing.
  • You'll examine human behaviour and how psychology can improve care.
  • You'll develop knowledge of how individuals are supported across health and social care settings.
  • You'll investigate the social and environmental factors that affect people's health.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at West Suffolk College. The course uses a mix of taught lessons, group work, and applied tasks. Assessment is through coursework and written assignments rather than traditional exams, reflecting the applied nature of the qualification.

What you will need to bring

West Suffolk College will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Healthcare assistant, supports patients in hospitals or community settings.
  • Care assistant, helps individuals with daily living in care homes or at home.
  • Support worker, assists people with physical or learning disabilities.
  • Nursing, this qualification is a step toward a nursing degree and professional registration with the NMC.

What you could study next

  • A Level 4 or 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Health and Social Care, a natural next step for those wanting to move into supervisory or specialist roles.
  • A nursing or social work degree at Level 6, which leads to professional registration and is the route into qualified nursing or social work.
  • A foundation degree in health or care, a shorter higher education route into practice-based roles.
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