Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Stamford. Classes run at Stamford College, full-time during the day, over 36 weeks. You'll study communication, equality and diversity, anatomy and physiology, human growth and development, and reflective practice. The course includes 75 hours of work experience, giving you direct exposure to the health and social care sector before you qualify. Entry requires 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, including English, maths and science, or a Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification at grade B with relevant GCSEs. You'll also need a DBS certificate.
Who this course is for
Achieve a highly specialist work-related qualification and gain the knowledge understanding and skills you need to enter the health and social care sector. You will study effective communication equality diversity and rights anatomy and physiology human growth development working in health and social care and reflective practice.There will also be the opportunity to use your skills in a real-life work experience placement. You will be required to complete 75 hours work experience as part of this course in year 1 and 100 hours work experience in year 2.
Entry requirements
5 GCSEs at grades 4/C or above including English maths and science or Health and Social Care Level 2 qualification at grade B with 3 GCSEs at grades 4/C or above in English maths and science. You will require a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Certificate with No grounds you are professionally unsuitable to undertake professional practice or placement. We will contact you with more details on how to apply for this once you have been offered a place on your course.
What you will learn
You'll study effective communication skills used in health and social care settings.
You'll learn about equality, diversity and rights in care practice.
You'll explore anatomy and physiology relevant to working with patients and service users.
You'll examine human growth and development across the lifespan.
You'll develop reflective practice skills to evaluate your own work.
You'll apply your learning through 75 hours of real work experience placement.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Stamford College, covering theory and practical knowledge across the subject areas. Work experience forms a compulsory part of the course: you'll complete 75 hours in a placement setting. Assessment is through the VRQ (Vocationally Related Qualification) format, which combines coursework and knowledge-based tasks rather than formal written exams.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Stamford College will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to obtain a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) certificate before your placement begins. The college will contact you with details on how to apply for this once you have been offered a place.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults with daily living in care homes or at home.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Support worker: work with adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Senior care assistant: take on a lead role after gaining experience.
Residential care worker: provide care within residential settings for older adults.
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice: for those moving into supervisory or quality roles in care.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care: the route toward registered manager status in adult social care.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions): if you want to move into nursing, social work, or allied health degrees at university.
