Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Croydon. Classes run at John Ruskin College, full-time during the day. This is a practical, work-related health and social care qualification that combines classroom learning with a minimum of 100 hours of work placement in settings such as hospitals or residential care homes. You'll study topics including safe practice, human lifespan development, and meeting individual care and support needs. The course runs over 68 weeks. It prepares you for employment in the care sector or for progression to higher education.
Who this course is for
16 or 16+
What you will learn
You'll study how to meet individual care and support needs in real settings.
You'll learn the principles of safe practice in health and social care.
You'll explore psychological perspectives relevant to care work.
You'll examine human lifespan development from birth to old age.
You'll develop the communication skills needed to work effectively with people.
You'll build practical skills through at least 100 hours of work placement.
You'll learn how to reflect on your own practice and take responsibility for your development.
How you will learn
You'll learn through projects and coursework based on realistic workplace situations. Assessment is through assignments and portfolio work rather than written exams. One day a week is spent on work placement in a health or social care setting, such as a hospital or residential care home. Classroom sessions at John Ruskin College cover the taught units alongside your placement learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. John Ruskin College 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 hospital or community settings.
Support worker: work with adults with disabilities or mental health needs.
Senior care assistant: take on a lead role after gaining experience.
Early years practitioner: work with children in nursery or school settings.
Community care worker: deliver care and support in people's own homes.
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC National Diploma or Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care: a larger qualification if you want to specialise further before applying to university.
Foundation Degree or BSc in Health and Social Care: the next step into higher education, which this qualification prepares you for.
Nursing or Midwifery degree: if you want to move into a registered clinical role, this course gives you a strong foundation to apply.
