Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Crawley. Classes run at Hazelwick School, full-time during the day. This level 3 health and social care qualification takes 12 months to complete. You'll study a mix of coursework and examined units, covering topics across health, wellbeing, and social care practice. The course requires 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to enrol. It prepares you for roles such as care assistant and opens routes into further study in health and social care.
Who this course is for
Health and Social Care is a great course to study if you want to work with people. Both courses take two years. Lessons are varied as you will study a combination of coursework and examined units. Lesson activities include discussion, research, practical activities, completing coursework, group work and much more.
Entry requirements
5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above
What you will learn
You'll explore how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll study human development across the life stages and how it affects care needs.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with people who use care services.
You'll examine safeguarding principles and how to protect vulnerable individuals.
You'll investigate the values and ethics that underpin health and social care practice.
You'll develop research and analytical skills through coursework assignments.
You'll build understanding of health conditions and their impact on individuals and families.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a combination of coursework and examined units. Classroom sessions include discussion, research tasks, practical activities, and group work. Coursework is completed and submitted over the course of the two years. Some units are assessed by external examination. This is full-time, daytime study at Hazelwick School in Crawley.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hazelwick School 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 in the community.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Support worker: work with people with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Early years practitioner: support children's development in nursery or school settings.
Community health worker: deliver health support and outreach in local communities.
Residential support worker: provide overnight and day-to-day care in residential settings.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (NVQ): the work-based qualification many employers require for senior care roles.
Level 4 Certificate in Leading and Managing Health and Social Care: a step toward supervisory and management positions.
Foundation Degree or BSc in Health and Social Care: university-level study for those looking to move into nursing, social work, or health management. This Extended Certificate is recognised for UCAS points, so it can support a university application.
