Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Leicester. Classes run at WQE College, full-time during the day, over two years. You'll cover ten core units including safeguarding, anatomy and physiology, infection control, equality and diversity, and person-centred approaches to care. Optional units are added alongside the core content. This level 3 health and social care qualification builds the knowledge employers look for in care settings, and opens routes into further study in nursing, social work, and allied health.
Who this course is for
All students take ten core units including: Building positive relationships, Equality, diversity and rights, Health, safety and security, Anatomy and physiology, Infection control, Personalisation and a person centred approach to care, Safeguarding, Promoting positive behaviour, The impact of long-term physiological conditions, Research methods in health, social care and childcare. You will also take additional optional units selected by subject staff
What you will learn
You'll study how to build positive relationships in care settings.
You'll learn the principles of equality, diversity and rights in health and social care.
You'll cover health, safety and security responsibilities in care environments.
You'll explore anatomy and physiology relevant to care practice.
You'll understand infection control procedures and why they matter.
You'll examine safeguarding principles and how to apply them.
You'll learn about personalisation and person-centred approaches to care.
You'll study the impact of long-term physiological conditions on individuals.
You'll develop skills in research methods used in health, social care and childcare.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at WQE College. The OCR Cambridge Technical is assessed through a combination of coursework assignments and externally assessed units. Core units are assessed individually, and your work is submitted throughout the two years rather than in a single end exam. Optional units selected by subject staff are assessed as part of the same programme.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. WQE 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 children in community care roles.
Support worker: provide day-to-day support for people with disabilities or mental health needs.
Early years practitioner: work in nursery or childcare settings with young children.
Residential support worker: support people living in care homes or supported housing.
What you could study next
Level 4 or 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care: moves you toward senior or management roles in care settings.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions): prepares you for university applications in nursing, midwifery, or social work.
BSc Nursing or Social Work degree: the next step if you want to qualify as a registered nurse or social worker.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (NVQ-style): a work-based route that counts toward professional registration in care.
