Health and Social Care Level 3 Course in Plymouth. Classes run at City College Plymouth, full-time during the day. This level 3 health and social care course runs for 41 weeks. You'll study how to support individuals with their physical, emotional, and social needs. Topics cover safeguarding, person-centred care, health and wellbeing, and working in care settings. The health and social care qualification is awarded by NCFE and carries real weight with employers in the sector.
Who this course is for
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What you will learn
You'll understand the principles of person-centred approaches in care settings.
You'll learn how to recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns.
You'll explore health, wellbeing, and factors that affect them across the lifespan.
You'll develop knowledge of equality, diversity, and inclusion in care practice.
You'll study communication skills relevant to health and social care environments.
You'll examine the roles and responsibilities of care workers and professional standards.
You'll learn about mental health, dementia, and conditions commonly encountered in care roles.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at City College Plymouth, combining taught lessons with assignments and coursework. Assessment is through written assignments and portfolio evidence rather than formal exams. You'll build a body of work across the course that demonstrates your knowledge and understanding of health and social care practice.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. City College Plymouth will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support people in their homes or residential settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in hospitals or GP practices.
Support worker: work with adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Senior care assistant: take on a lead role in a care team after gaining experience.
Domiciliary care worker: provide personal care and support in people's homes.
Residential care worker: support residents in care homes day to day.
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Leading and Managing Health and Social Care: step into supervisory or management roles in care settings.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care: suited to those aiming for registered manager positions.
Foundation Degree or HNC in Health and Social Care: a route into higher education and roles such as nursing associate or social work assistant.
