Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Scarborough. Classes run at Scarborough Sixth Form College. This full-time, daytime health and social care course takes one year and covers a broad range of topics, from protecting vulnerable people to the psychology and sociology behind care practice. You'll take part in classroom lessons, group work, practical sessions, and visits, and complete at least 100 hours of work experience in a health and social care setting. The course builds transferable skills in teamwork, critical thinking, and independent study. Entry requirements apply; check the college website for current details.
Who this course is for
More details about studying Health and Social Care at Scarborough Sixth Form College can be found on the S6F website, https://s6f.ac.uk/courses/health-amp-social-care-double-triple?category=applied-generals. Our admissions team will be happy to answer any queries sent to [email protected]
Entry requirements
Please see the S6F Website for current entry requirements
What you will learn
You'll explore how to protect vulnerable people and uphold their rights.
You'll examine how to treat service users with dignity and respect.
You'll study psychological and sociological perspectives on health and care.
You'll develop skills in managing your own workload and working as part of a team.
You'll build critical thinking and analysis through research and coursework.
You'll apply your learning in a real work experience placement of at least 100 hours.
You'll cover different life stages and how they relate to health and social care needs.
How you will learn
Learning combines classroom-based lessons, group work, practical sessions, group and individual visits, and independent study. Assessment is through coursework and assignments that you research and produce throughout the course. If you study the Double or Triple, you also complete a supervised work experience placement in a health and social care setting. This placement sits alongside your classroom learning and develops your practical skills.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Scarborough Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support people with daily living in care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Support worker: work with adults or children with additional needs.
Mental health support worker: provide day-to-day support for people with mental health conditions.
Early years practitioner: work in nurseries or children's centres.
Social care worker: help vulnerable adults live independently in the community.
What you could study next
Degree in Nursing (Adult, Mental Health, or Children's): the most direct university route for those aiming to register as a nurse.
Degree in Social Work: leads to registration as a qualified social worker.
Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care: a shorter higher education option, often available part-time.
Level 3 T Level in Health: a technical alternative if you want more structured workplace training alongside study.
Higher Apprenticeship in Healthcare: combines paid work with further qualifications at Level 4 or above.
