Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Eastleigh. Classes run at Barton Peveril College. This full-time daytime health and social care qualification covers the knowledge and skills needed for careers across health, care, and related services. The course runs over 72 weeks. Units cover topics such as human development, safeguarding, communication, and the principles of care practice. The level 3 health and social care classes are suited to those aiming for higher education in nursing, social work, or allied health, as well as roles in care settings.
Who this course is for
Are you interested in becoming a nurse, midwife, paramedic, occupational therapist, social worker, youth worker or primary teacher? Would you like to do an apprenticeship in Health and Social Care, including working with adults who have learning disabilities, work with older people, take up dental nursing, nursery nursing or play work? If so, then this Cambridge Technicals Level 3 option could be for you. The courses we offer are aimed at students seeking a career in health or social care and/or wishing to further their studies at higher education level (all qualifications carry UCAS points). There will be opportunities for work placements at local primary schools, nurseries and residential care homes.
Entry requirements
http://www.barton-peveril.ac.uk/
What you will learn
You'll explore human growth and development across the life stages.
You'll study safeguarding principles and how to protect vulnerable people.
You'll learn effective communication in health and care settings.
You'll examine how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll develop understanding of person-centred approaches to care.
You'll investigate health conditions and their impact on individuals and families.
You'll build knowledge of equality, diversity, and rights in care practice.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Barton Peveril College. Assessment combines coursework assignments, case studies, and externally assessed units set by OCR. You'll build a portfolio of evidence alongside completing written assessments. Some units are assessed through controlled conditions tasks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Barton Peveril College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Nursery nurse: care for and support young children in early years settings.
Social care worker: work with adults or young people in community services.
Dental nurse trainee: entry point into dental nursing apprenticeships.
Youth worker: support young people in community or education settings.
Play worker: plan and deliver play activities for children.
What you could study next
Foundation Degree or BSc in Nursing, Midwifery, or Social Work: the level 3 health and social care qualification is a recognised entry route to many university health programmes.
Level 3 or Level 4 Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care: combine work and study in a care role.
T Level in Health: a full-time alternative for those wanting a different route into higher education or employment in health.
