Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Nottingham. Classes run at National Church of England Academy. This full-time daytime course covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in health and social care settings. You'll study topics including human development, safeguarding, communication, and care values. The course takes 18 months to complete. 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
See course website for details
What you will learn
You'll explore human growth and development across the life stages.
You'll learn how to apply safeguarding principles in care settings.
You'll develop communication skills for working with individuals and families.
You'll study health, wellbeing, and the factors that affect them.
You'll understand the values and ethics that underpin care practice.
You'll learn how to support individuals with different care and support needs.
You'll examine how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at National Church of England Academy. Assessment combines coursework assignments and externally assessed units. You'll build a portfolio of evidence alongside written tasks. Some units are assessed through exams set by OCR. Your tutor will guide you through each unit and provide feedback on your work throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. National Church of England Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support people with daily living in care homes or at home.
Support worker: help individuals with physical or learning disabilities.
Healthcare assistant: assist clinical staff in hospitals or GP surgeries.
Senior care assistant: take on a lead role in a residential care team.
Community care worker: deliver care and support in people's own homes.
Mental health support worker: work alongside people with mental health needs.
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Health and Social Care Management: moves you toward supervisory and management roles in care settings.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (NVQ-style): a work-based qualification that many employers require for senior care roles.
Foundation Degree or BSc in Nursing, Social Work, or Health Sciences: universities recognise Level 3 qualifications as entry to degree-level study in health professions.
