Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Peterlee – East Durham College Peterlee Campus
Cost£2,725.00
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Health and Social Care Level 3 Course in Peterlee. Classes run at East Durham College Peterlee Campus, full-time during the day over 36 weeks. This level 3 health and social care course covers care values, good practice in the workplace, and working with vulnerable young people and adults. To enrol, you'll need five GCSEs at grade C or above, including maths, English and science, or a Cache Level 3 Certificate in Health and Social Care at grade C or above. You'll also need a satisfactory reference and a clear DBS check.
Who this course is for
This course is designed to help you develop knowledge, understanding and skills relevant to the care sector. You will explore good practice and its application in the work place. You will also gain understanding of how care values are applied and their importance when working with vulnerable young people and adults.
Entry requirements
To enrol on the course you will require five GCSEs at C grade or above including maths, English and science. Alternatively, you may have gained a C grade or above on the Cache level 3 certificate in health and social care. You also require a successful reference and a clear DBS (Disclosure Barring Service).
What you will learn
You'll explore care values and why they matter when working with vulnerable people.
You'll develop knowledge of good practice and how to apply it in care settings.
You'll understand how to support vulnerable young people and adults effectively.
You'll build skills relevant to working in health and social care environments.
You'll examine how legislation and policy shape care practice.
You'll develop understanding of safeguarding and duty of care responsibilities.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at East Durham College Peterlee Campus, full-time during the day. Learning is delivered through taught sessions, coursework, and practical tasks that apply care knowledge to real workplace situations. Assessment is through assignments and portfolio evidence that demonstrate your understanding of care values, practice, and working with vulnerable people.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. East Durham College Peterlee Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults or young people in residential or community settings.
Support worker: help individuals with daily living and personal care needs.
Healthcare assistant: assist clinical staff in hospitals or GP surgeries.
Senior care worker: take on lead responsibility within a care team.
Early years support worker: work with children in nursery or residential settings.
Domiciliary care worker: provide care and support in people's own homes.
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Leading and Managing Care Services: move into supervisory or management roles in care settings.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care: a route toward registered manager status.
Nursing or social work degree: this qualification supports applications to university-level health and social care programmes.
