Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Redhill. Classes run at East Surrey College, full-time during the day. This is a practical, work-related health and social care qualification built around projects, coursework, and real workplace scenarios. The course runs over 34 weeks in Year 1, covering the Foundation Diploma, with the option to continue into a second year for the Extended Diploma. You'll also complete work placements totalling at least 100 hours. Units cover human lifespan development, safe practice, nutrition, and working in health and social care.
Who this course is for
16 or 16+
What you will learn
You'll explore how to meet individual care and support needs.
You'll study human lifespan development and how it shapes care practice.
You'll learn the principles of safe practice in health and social care settings.
You'll examine health policy and how it affects care delivery.
You'll develop knowledge of nutritional health and its role in wellbeing.
You'll gain understanding of anatomy and physiology relevant to care work.
You'll learn how to support individuals with additional needs.
You'll build skills in infection prevention and control.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of coursework projects, two exams per year, and work placements. Coursework is based on realistic workplace situations. You'll need to research independently and meet deadlines. Work placements total at least 100 hours each year, and you'll be expected to source these yourself with support from the college. Classes are classroom-based, full-time, and run during the day.
What you will need to bring
You'll need textbooks for the course, along with a ring binder, dividers, pens, paper, and plastic wallets for organising your work. East Surrey College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support people in care homes or in the community.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Support worker: help adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Early years practitioner: work with children in nursery or school settings.
Social care worker: provide day-to-day support to vulnerable adults.
Residential support worker: live-in or shift-based care in residential homes.
What you could study next
Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (Level 3): the natural next step if you want a fuller Level 3 qualification before applying to university.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions): prepares you for degree-level study in nursing, social work, or allied health.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (NVQ-style): a work-based qualification recognised for roles in regulated adult social care.
