Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Littlehampton. Classes run at The Angmering Sixth Form. Daytime sessions spread across two years make this a manageable option if you're balancing other commitments. The course covers a broad range of health and social care topics, including anatomy and physiology, equality and diversity, public health, and supporting people with learning disabilities. Units combine coursework and written exams. The level 3 health and social care qualification is designed to prepare you for higher education or further training, rather than direct employment.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll explore equality, diversity, and rights in health and care settings.
You'll study anatomy and physiology relevant to health and social care practice.
You'll examine how to build positive relationships with people who use services.
You'll learn about health, safety, and security in care environments.
You'll investigate public health issues and how they affect communities.
You'll develop understanding of how to support people with learning disabilities.
You'll practise research, presentation, and written communication skills used across the health and care professions.
How you will learn
The course is delivered through formal lectures and seminars, group work, peer presentations, and individual research. Assessment combines three coursework units and three written exam papers. The Extended Certificate is equivalent to one A level and consists of six units in total.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Angmering Sixth Form will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: entry-level support role in residential or home care.
Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Social care worker: supporting adults or children in community settings.
Learning disability support worker: day-to-day support for people with learning disabilities.
Early years practitioner: working with children in nursery or school settings.
Welfare rights officer: helping people access benefits and support services.
What you could study next
Foundation Degree or BSc in Health and Social Care: the natural next step if you want to work as a qualified practitioner or move into management.
BSc Nursing, Occupational Therapy, or Physiotherapy: degree programmes at university that this qualification helps prepare you for.
Level 3 or Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care (NVQ route): if you move into employment and want a work-based qualification alongside your role.
PGCE or Education degree: if teaching or educational welfare becomes your focus.
