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Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Scunthorpe

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Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

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About this course

Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Scunthorpe. Classes run at North Lindsey College, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. This level 3 health and social care qualification covers core subject areas in depth, including at least 75 hours of placement in a working care setting spread across the year. A placement coordinator helps you find a suitable placement. You'll need a GCSE grade 4/C or equivalent Level 2 English qualification to enrol. The course takes one year part-time.

Who this course is for

The level 3 technical certificate provides learners with an in-depth knowledge of core subject areas in health and social care to support progression into Higher Education, the workplace or further learning in related subject areas.

Learners will be required to attend placement in a real work environment to support their learning. The minimum required number of placement hours is 75 hours which is distributed across the academic year.

Entry requirements

This course is for learners aged 19+. Learners will be expected to hold a GCSE or equivalent level 2 qualification in English at grade 4/C or higher to support the required academic writing on the course.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop in-depth knowledge of health and social care principles and practice.
  • You'll learn how to support individuals with their physical, emotional, and social needs.
  • You'll understand safeguarding, duty of care, and professional boundaries in care settings.
  • You'll study person-centred approaches and how they shape care delivery.
  • You'll explore health conditions and their impact on individuals and families.
  • You'll apply your learning in a real work placement of at least 75 hours.
  • You'll develop the academic writing skills needed for higher-level study or professional roles.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at North Lindsey College, combining taught content with academic study. Assessment includes written assignments that develop the analytical and academic writing skills required at Level 3. You'll also complete a minimum of 75 hours of work placement in a health or social care setting, distributed across the academic year, which forms a practical element of your learning.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. North Lindsey College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support adults in residential or home care settings.
  • Support worker: help individuals with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
  • Healthcare assistant: assist clinical staff in hospitals or GP practices.
  • Senior care assistant: take on a lead role in a care team.
  • Domiciliary care worker: provide care and support in people's own homes.
  • Day centre support worker: support adults in community day services.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 or 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care: moves you toward senior or management roles in care.
  • Foundation Degree or BSc in Health and Social Care: this qualification is designed to support entry to higher education, and many universities accept it for degree-level study.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to move into teaching or training within the care sector.
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