Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Peterlee – East Durham College Peterlee Campus
Cost£4,670.00
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Peterlee. Classes run at East Durham College Peterlee Campus, full-time during the day. This level 3 health and social care qualification runs over 36 weeks and builds the knowledge and skills needed to work in the care sector. To enrol, you'll need five GCSEs at grade C or above, including Maths, English, and Science. A Level 2 in the subject at Merit grade, with Level 1 Functional Skills, is also accepted. A satisfactory reference and a clear DBS check are required. This Certificate is the first year of a two-year programme.
Who this course is for
This course is designed to help you develop knowledge, understanding and skills relevant to the care sector. The Certificate is the first year of study for level 3 when successfully completed you will then enrol on the full Extended Diploma for your second year.
Entry requirements
To enrol on the course you will require 5 GCSE's C grade or above including Maths and English and Science. You may also hold a level 2 in the subject with a minimum of a Merit and level 1 Functional skills Pass. A successful reference and a clear DBS (disclosure barring check) will be required.
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of person-centred approaches in health and social care settings.
You'll understand safeguarding principles and how to protect vulnerable individuals.
You'll explore health, wellbeing, and the factors that affect them.
You'll learn about equality, diversity, and inclusion in care practice.
You'll study communication skills relevant to working with service users and colleagues.
You'll build understanding of professional values and ethics in the care sector.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at East Durham College Peterlee Campus. Assessment is through a combination of coursework, assignments, and practical tasks that test your knowledge and understanding of the care sector. Attendance is full-time during the day across the 36-week course.
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. You will need to arrange a clear DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and provide a satisfactory reference as part of the enrolment process.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support people in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Support worker: work with adults with disabilities or mental health needs.
Senior care assistant: take on a lead role within a care team.
Domiciliary care worker: provide care and support in people's own homes.
What you could study next
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (NCFE): this Certificate is the first year of a two-year programme. Completing it successfully leads directly onto the Extended Diploma in your second year, giving you a fuller qualification for roles in the sector.
Level 4 or 5 qualifications in Health and Social Care: for those moving into supervisory or management roles in care settings.
Nursing or social work degree: for those looking to move into registered professional roles.
