Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Skegness. Classes run at Skegness College. This full-time daytime course covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in health and social care settings. You'll study five days a week over approximately 10 months. The course covers topics including human development, safeguarding, communication, and person-centred care. A free health and social care course for adults and school leavers looking to move into care roles.
Who this course is for
School leavers
Entry requirements
https://www.skegnesstec.ac.uk/
What you will learn
You'll understand human growth and development across the life span.
You'll learn how to apply safeguarding principles in care settings.
You'll develop communication skills for working with individuals and families.
You'll explore person-centred approaches to supporting people's needs.
You'll study anatomy, physiology, and common health conditions.
You'll learn about equality, diversity, and rights in health and social care.
You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of care workers and organisations.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at Skegness College through a mix of taught sessions, group work, and assignments. Assessment is mainly through coursework and internally assessed units, with some externally assessed components set by Pearson Edexcel. There are no formal written exams for every unit, but some units require a timed assessment or a set task completed under supervised conditions.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Skegness College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Support worker: helping people with disabilities or mental health needs.
Senior care assistant: a step up after gaining experience in care.
Early years practitioner: working with children in nursery or school settings.
Community care worker: delivering care to people in their own homes.
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Health and Social Care: a larger qualification covering more units, for those wanting to deepen their knowledge before entering work or applying to university.
Level 4 or 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Health and Social Care: for those aiming toward management roles or degree-level study.
Nursing or social work degree: universities recognise BTEC qualifications for entry onto undergraduate programmes in health and social care fields.
