Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Bristol. Classes run at College Green Centre, full-time during the day. This is a one-year course that covers health and social care in depth, including time in real care settings one day a week. You'll spend time in elderly care and vulnerable care environments as part of your studies. The course is equivalent to three A Levels, so it opens doors to university as well as roles in the sector. Entry requires five GCSEs at Grade C or above, including English Language, or a BTEC Level 2 Diploma in a related subject at Merit grade.
Who this course is for
Are you are interested in a career in health and social care such as social work or nursing? Thiscourse has been designed to give you in-depth knowledge of health and social care and develop your skills to work with people in care settings. It is equivalent to 3 A Levels and will allow you to progress to jobs in the sector or university. You will study a wide range of topics and will spend one day a week in a range of settings including elderly care and vulnerable care.
Entry requirements
--5 GCSEs at Grade C or above including English Language and preferably Maths Or--BTEC Level 2 Diploma in a related course at Merit grade--Two good references--
What you will learn
You'll explore how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll study human development across the life stages and how it affects care needs.
You'll learn how to promote health, wellbeing, and safeguarding in care settings.
You'll develop communication skills for working with people in care environments.
You'll examine the values and ethics that underpin professional care practice.
You'll build understanding of conditions and needs specific to elderly and vulnerable adults.
You'll gain practical experience through weekly placements in care settings.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at College Green Centre, combining taught content with independent study. Assessment is through a mix of assignments, projects, and externally assessed units set by Pearson Edexcel. One day each week is spent on placement in care settings, which forms a core part of the qualification. There are no written exams for every unit, but some units include timed assessments.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. College Green Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Social care worker: working with vulnerable adults or families in the community.
Mental health support worker: providing day-to-day support for people with mental health needs.
Learning disability support worker: helping adults with learning disabilities live independently.
Early years practitioner: working with children in nursery or family support roles.
What you could study next
BSc (Hons) Nursing: this qualification carries UCAS points equivalent to three A Levels, making it a direct route into nursing degree programmes.
BSc (Hons) Social Work: university entry for those aiming toward a career in qualified social work.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care: for those moving into supervisory or management roles without taking the degree route.
CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: an alternative vocational qualification if you want to specialise further before progressing.
