Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Guisborough. Classes run at Prior Pursglove College. This two-year, full-time daytime course covers the knowledge and skills behind modern health and social care practice. You'll study human lifespan development, working in care settings, safe practice, public health, and nutritional health. Assessment combines external exams, coursework, and a controlled assessment. The Diploma is the equivalent of two A Levels, giving you a strong foundation for higher education or employment in health and social care.
Who this course is for
This course is available to students aged 16-18 yrs
What you will learn
You'll explore how people develop physically, emotionally, and socially across a lifespan.
You'll examine how health and social care services are organised and how professionals work within them.
You'll study how to meet individual care and support needs in practice.
You'll investigate physiological disorders and the care approaches used to manage them.
You'll analyse current research in health and social care.
You'll apply the principles of safe practice in care environments.
You'll explore public health promotion and the factors that affect population health.
You'll examine the role of nutrition in maintaining and improving health.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Prior Pursglove College. Assessment is a mix of external exams (Human Lifespan Development and Working in Health and Social Care), coursework assignments, and a controlled assessment (Enquiries into Current Research in Health and Social Care). The Diploma covers eight units over two years.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Prior Pursglove College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support people in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Social care worker: help vulnerable adults or children in the community.
Mental health support worker: provide day-to-day support for people with mental health needs.
Early years practitioner: work in nursery or childcare settings alongside further training.
Community health worker: support public health programmes and outreach services.
What you could study next
Foundation Degree or BSc in Nursing: the most direct route into registered nursing after this qualification.
BSc in Social Work: leads to a career as a qualified social worker.
BSc in Midwifery: for those interested in maternity care.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Health and Social Care: a shorter higher education step if you want to build on this level 3 health and social care qualification before committing to a full degree.
