Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Coalville. Classes run at Stephenson College. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths, English Language, and preferably Science. Over two years of full-time daytime health and social care classes, you'll build the knowledge and skills needed for senior roles in care settings. The course covers physical and emotional care, daily living support, health care procedures, and mental health. You'll also complete 125 hours of work placement.
Who this course is for
This qualification enables learners to develop the knowledge and skills necessary for working in a senior role with adults in Health and Social Care settings. The course will cover a wide range of areas including supporting individuals with their physical and emotional care, daily living needs and health care procedures.This two year course provides a thorough underpinning for employment in Health and Social Care professions, such as Nursing, Physiotherapy, Radiography, Social Worker, Midwifery, Primary Education, Counsellor or Care Home. Classroom theory, guest speakers and work experience combine to provide an interesting but challenging programme. Students complete 125 hours of work placement giving you an amazing headstart into the world of work.Learners will be required to apply for a DBS as a part of their work placement module. This costs approximately £50. In addition, various trips and visits will be offered to students as a part of this couse, some of which may incur a cost.
Entry requirements
5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including Maths, English Language and
preferably Science
What you will learn
You'll study equality, diversity, and safeguarding in health and social care settings.
You'll explore human growth and development across the lifespan.
You'll learn how to support individuals with physical and emotional care needs.
You'll examine psychological and sociological perspectives in health and social care.
You'll cover infection prevention, control, and health care procedures.
You'll develop communication skills for working with individuals and care teams.
You'll study mental health, dementia awareness, and empowerment in care.
You'll complete 125 hours of work placement across the two years.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom theory sessions, guest speakers from the sector, and structured work placements totalling 125 hours. Visits and trips to relevant settings are also offered as part of the programme. A DBS check is required for the work placement element, which costs approximately £50. Assessment is through coursework and practical evidence gathered across the two years.
What you will need to bring
You'll need to apply for a DBS check as part of the work placement module. This costs approximately £50. Some trips and visits included in the course may also carry a small cost. Stephenson College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults with daily living and personal care.
Senior care worker: taking a lead role in a residential or community setting.
Support worker: helping individuals with physical or mental health needs.
Healthcare assistant: working alongside clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Social care worker: supporting vulnerable adults in community or residential care.
Mental health support worker: working with people experiencing mental health conditions.
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: if you want to move into teaching or training in health and social care.
Level 4 or 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care: for those aiming at management roles in care settings.
University degree in Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work, or Physiotherapy: this level 3 health and social care qualification is a recognised route into higher education programmes in these fields.
