Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Ipswich. Classes run at Copleston High School. You'll need at least grade 4 in GCSE English Language and grade 4 in GCSE Science to enrol. The course runs full-time over two years, covering communication in care settings, health promotion, and vocational placement in health, social care, or early years environments. A level 3 health and social care qualification opens doors to roles in care, support work, and further study in nursing or social work.
Who this course is for
Students are encouraged to take up a Vocational placement in either a Health, Social Care or Early Years setting, to support the understanding and underpinning of knowledge. The first unit, Communication in Care settings enables students to apply Communication Skills in a setting and relate to theories of communication. The second unit, Promoting Good Health focuses investigating current National Campaigns. This involves designing and delivering a Health Campaign to a selected client group. Finally, the examination element focuses on Promoting Quality Care which involves researching and applying challenging issues related to how of Health, Social Care and Early Years Services apply Quality care in their organizations.
Entry requirements
Centre requirements and at least grade 4 in English Language and at least a grade 4 in GCSE Science.
What you will learn
You'll develop communication skills used in health and social care settings, drawing on key theories of communication.
You'll investigate national health campaigns and design and deliver your own health promotion campaign to a chosen client group.
You'll apply your knowledge in a real vocational placement in a health, social care, or early years setting.
You'll explore how to promote good health across different populations.
You'll build understanding of the values and principles that underpin care practice.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical health campaign projects, and a vocational placement in a care or early years setting. Assessment includes unit-based coursework and applied tasks such as designing and delivering a health campaign. The placement supports your understanding of how theory connects to day-to-day care practice.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Copleston High School 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.
Early years practitioner: work in nurseries or children's centres.
Social care worker: support adults or young people in the community.
Mental health support worker: assist people with mental health needs.
Domiciliary care worker: provide personal care in people's homes.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (NVQ): the work-based qualification many employers require for senior care roles.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions): prepares you for university courses in nursing, midwifery, or social work.
T Level in Health (Education and Childcare pathway): a technical alternative for those considering a different route into health careers.
BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Health and Social Care: a Level 4 option if you want to progress without a full degree.
