Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Croydon. Classes run at John Ruskin College, full-time during the day. This level 3 health and social care qualification takes 68 weeks and combines classroom learning with a minimum of 100 hours of work placement in settings such as hospitals and residential care homes. You'll study topics including safe practice, mental well-being, human lifespan development, and psychological perspectives. The course 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 explore how to meet individual care and support needs in health and social care settings.
You'll study the principles of safe practice, including safeguarding and risk management.
You'll learn about psychological perspectives and how they apply to care work.
You'll examine human lifespan development from birth through to old age.
You'll develop your understanding of what it means to work professionally in health and social care.
You'll build knowledge of mental well-being and how to support people experiencing mental health challenges.
You'll gain hands-on experience through a structured work placement in a real care setting.
How you will learn
You'll learn through projects and coursework based on realistic workplace situations. Assessment is coursework-based throughout the course, with no formal written exams for most units. You'll also complete a minimum of 100 hours of work placement, one day a week, in a hospital, residential care home, or other approved health and social care setting. Classroom sessions at John Ruskin College run full-time during the day.
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 community care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in hospitals or GP practices.
Mental health support worker: work alongside people managing mental health conditions.
Social care worker: help individuals live independently in the community.
Senior care assistant: take on a lead role within a care team after gaining experience.
Residential support worker: provide care and support in residential homes.
What you could study next
Foundation Degree or HNC in Health and Social Care: a natural next step if you want to move into a supervisory or specialist role.
BSc (Hons) in Nursing, Social Work, or Occupational Therapy: university degree programmes that this qualification can help you access.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care: for those aiming toward management roles in care settings.
