Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Guisborough. Classes run at Prior Pursglove College. This is a full-time, two-year health and social care qualification covering care environments, anatomy and physiology, diversity and rights, and health and safety. You'll explore how care is delivered across different settings, and work experience is encouraged to deepen your understanding. The course combines coursework and exams, and prepares you to apply for health and social care degree courses or other higher education programmes.
Who this course is for
This course is available to students aged 16-18 yrs
What you will learn
You'll explore how positive relationships are built in health and social care settings.
You'll study diversity, rights, and how they shape care practice.
You'll learn about health, safety, and security in care environments.
You'll cover anatomy and physiology relevant to health and social care.
You'll gain an understanding of care across a range of settings and contexts.
You'll apply classroom learning to real care environments through work experience.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Prior Pursglove College. Assessment combines coursework and written exams. Both elements run across the two years of the course. Work experience is encouraged alongside your studies to help you connect what you learn in class with practice in care settings.
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: work with adults or young people in community services.
Mental health support worker: support people with mental health conditions.
Learning disability support worker: provide day-to-day care and assistance.
Early years practitioner: work in childcare or family support settings.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (OCR Cambridge Technical): a larger qualification equivalent to two A Levels, covering additional units including nutrition, mental health, learning disabilities, safeguarding, and infection control.
Foundation Degree or BA in Health and Social Care: university-level study for those wanting to move into senior roles or specialist practice.
Nursing or Allied Health degree: for those aiming toward a registered clinical profession.
