Free Level 3 Social Care Course in Ashton-under-Lyne. Classes run at Tameside College, full-time during the day.
Developed with employers and industry experts, this social care qualification gives you the skills, knowledge, and behaviours to work in health and social care settings. You'll study topics such as safeguarding, person-centred care, communication, and supporting people with daily living. The course includes a work placement, which you arrange yourself. It runs over two years.
You'll need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including maths and English. If you don't yet have grade 4 in either, you'll resit alongside the course. You'll finish with a Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Social Care Diploma.
Are you caring, patient, observant and logical? Do you want to make a difference and have a rewarding career supporting others? Then this level 3 course is the course for you!
This exciting new qualification has been developed in partnership with employers and industry experts to provide learners with the essential skills, knowledge, and behaviours needed to begin a successful career in health and social care. The Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Social Care prepares learners to work safely, effectively, and compassionately within care settings that support people across all stages of life.
This is a full time, 2-year study programme, which covers a range of topics, which are assessed internally and externally. Learners will prepare for a health & Social-related career with this course, equivalent to A Levels. It will give you the opportunity to develop your academic and writing skills and apply your knowledge to a real-life setting during practical work experience.
Learners will explore a range of key topics, including:
Learners should have 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above including mathematics and/ or English. You will be required to re-sit your English or mathematics alongside your health and social care course (If you do not already have grade 4).
You will be interviewed by the subject teachers and should be enthusiastic about working with individuals who may be vulnerable and/ or require some additional support with tasks of daily living. You will need to source and secure your own work placement.
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