Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Keighley. Classes run at Keighley College, full-time during the day. The course runs for one year and covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in adult health and social care settings. You'll study topics including person-centred care, safeguarding, mental health, and communication. To apply, you'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above (including English, Maths, and Science), a Higher Diploma, or an NVQ 2 or Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care at Merit grade.
Who this course is for
This course is ideal for those who know they wish to pursue a career in health and social care amongst adults.
Entry requirements
All candidates must be committed to working in the Health and Social Care
Sector, be caring, creative and energetic.
Applicants will need 5 GCSE’s at grade 4 or above including English, Maths
and Science, or a Higher Diploma (which is equivalent to 7 GCSE’s A*-C), or NVQ
2 or Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care to Merit grade with ideally
English and/or Maths at minimum grade or equivalent (such as Level 2 Functional
Skills).
What you will learn
You'll explore person-centred approaches to supporting adults in care settings.
You'll study safeguarding principles and how to protect vulnerable adults.
You'll learn about mental health conditions and how they affect individuals.
You'll develop communication skills for working with service users, families, and colleagues.
You'll examine health and wellbeing, including nutrition and physical activity.
You'll understand equality, diversity, and inclusion in health and social care.
You'll learn about professional values and the responsibilities of care workers.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Keighley College, combining taught lessons with practical activities. Assessment is through a mix of written assignments, case studies, and knowledge-based tasks. You'll build a portfolio of evidence throughout the year to demonstrate your understanding and skills across the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Keighley College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults with daily living in residential or home care.
Support worker: helping people with physical or learning disabilities.
Healthcare assistant: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Mental health support worker: working alongside people with mental health needs.
Domiciliary care worker: providing care in people's own homes.
Residential care worker: supporting adults in care homes.
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Leading and Managing Health and Social Care: moves you toward supervisory and management roles in care settings.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care: a route into registered manager roles.
Foundation Degree or BSc in Health and Social Care: for those looking to move into graduate-level practice or specialise further.
