Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Hebburn – St Joseph’s Catholic Academy
CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Hebburn. Classes run at St Joseph's Catholic Academy. This is a full-time, two-year health and social care qualification studied during the day. You'll cover topics across health, wellbeing, and care practice, building the knowledge employers look for in care and support roles. Entry requires four GCSEs at grade A* to C.
Who this course is for
Contact provider for more information as this may not be up to date course information
Entry requirements
4 GSCE Grade A* to C
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 lifespan, from infancy to later adulthood.
You'll examine the values and principles that underpin care practice, including dignity and safeguarding.
You'll learn how to support individuals with their physical and emotional wellbeing.
You'll investigate the impact of factors such as environment, lifestyle, and inequality on health outcomes.
You'll develop understanding of communication skills used in care settings.
You'll look at legislation and policy relevant to health and social care work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at St Joseph's Catholic Academy. Assessment combines written assignments, research tasks, and externally assessed units. Some units are assessed through coursework you build up over the two years. External assessments are set and marked by Pearson Edexcel.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. St Joseph's Catholic Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Support worker: working with adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Early years practitioner: working in nursery or childcare settings (further qualifications may apply).
Community care worker: delivering care and support in people's own homes.
Residential childcare worker: supporting young people in care homes.
What you could study next
Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care: moves you toward senior and supervisory roles in social care.
Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education: if you want to focus on working with children.
Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care: university-level study, often available part-time alongside work.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions): prepares you to apply for nursing, social work, or allied health degrees.
