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 working in health and social care settings. You'll study building positive relationships, diversity and rights, health and safety, and anatomy and physiology. The Diploma units also include nutrition, safeguarding, infection control, mental health, and a person-centred approach to care. Work experience is encouraged alongside your classroom learning. Assessment combines coursework and exams. The course also prepares you to apply for health and social care degree programmes or related higher education courses.
Who this course is for
This course is available to students aged 16-18 yrs
What you will learn
You'll explore how to build positive relationships in health and social care settings.
You'll study diversity, rights, and how they apply across different care environments.
You'll learn about health, safety, and security responsibilities in care settings.
You'll cover anatomy and physiology relevant to health and social care practice.
You'll examine nutrition and its role in supporting people's health.
You'll develop understanding of how to support people with learning disabilities and mental health conditions.
You'll learn about infection control, safeguarding, and person-centred approaches to care.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Prior Pursglove College, combining taught content with independent study. Assessment uses a mix of coursework and written exams. Work experience is encouraged alongside your studies, giving you direct exposure to health and care environments that you can connect back to your classroom learning.
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.
Mental health support worker: work alongside people with mental health conditions.
Learning disability support worker: provide day-to-day support in community or residential care.
Social care worker: help individuals maintain independence in their daily lives.
Early years practitioner: work in childcare or family support settings.
What you could study next
Degree in Health and Social Care or Nursing: this Diploma is accepted as a qualification for higher education applications, including health-related degree courses.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Health and Social Care: a work-based route that counts toward professional registration and career progression in care roles.
Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care: a two-year higher education option, often available part-time alongside work in the sector.
