Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Rossendale – Alder Grange School
CostFREE
Duration18 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Health and Social Care Course in Rossendale. Classes run at Alder Grange School in small sixth-form groups, with individual support for every student. This is a full-time daytime course that typically takes 18 months to complete. You'll study health and social care in depth, applying learning to real-life situations. A grade 4 at GCSE in a relevant subject is required to enrol. The Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Health and Social Care qualification opens routes into care roles and further study in health and social care.
Who this course is for
Health & Social Care Subsidiary diploma Small classes in the sixth form and individual support work given to all students, our students achieve excellent results, the course is carefully planned to ensure learning is applied to real life situations and that sufficient time for revision and consolidation takes place. Please contact provider direct for further information.
Entry requirements
Grade 4 at GCSE in relevant subject
What you will learn
You'll explore the values and principles underpinning health and social care practice.
You'll study human growth and development across the life stages.
You'll learn how to support individuals' health, wellbeing, and independence.
You'll examine safeguarding and the protection of vulnerable people.
You'll understand communication skills used in health and social care settings.
You'll investigate anatomy, physiology, and common health conditions.
You'll apply learning to realistic health and social care scenarios.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons with small class sizes and individual support. Assessment combines coursework assignments and externally assessed units. Work is applied to real-life situations, with time built in for revision and consolidation. Contact Alder Grange School directly for full details of how the course is assessed.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Alder Grange School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Mental health support worker: work alongside people with mental health needs.
Learning disability support worker: provide day-to-day care and independence support.
Senior care assistant: step into a supervisory role with experience.
What you could study next
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care: a larger qualification that broadens your subject knowledge and strengthens your university application.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions): a one-year course recognised by UK universities, designed for those aiming at nursing, midwifery, or social work degrees.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care: suited to those moving into management roles in care settings.
