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 coursework, projects, and real workplace situations. You'll also complete two 100-hour work placements across the two years. The course runs over 34 weeks per year and covers topics including human lifespan development, anatomy and physiology, safe practice, and public health. There are two exams each year alongside the coursework units.
Who this course is for
16 or 16+
What you will learn
You'll explore human lifespan development and how it shapes care needs.
You'll study the principles of safe practice in health and social care settings.
You'll learn about policy and how it shapes care delivery.
You'll examine anatomy, physiology, and physiological disorders.
You'll develop knowledge of infection prevention and control.
You'll look at how to support individuals with additional needs.
You'll investigate nutritional health and its role in wellbeing.
You'll research current issues in health and social care through an enquiry-based exam unit.
How you will learn
You'll learn through coursework and projects based on realistic workplace situations. Each year includes two exams alongside the coursework units. You'll also complete work placements totalling at least 100 hours per year, giving you direct experience in care settings. You'll need to research independently and manage your own deadlines throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
You'll need to bring textbooks relevant to the course, a ring binder with 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 residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Support worker: work with adults or young people with additional needs.
Mental health support worker: provide day-to-day support in community services.
Early years practitioner: work in nursery or childcare settings with young children.
Social care worker: help people access services and live independently.
What you could study next
Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Health and Social Care: a natural next step if you want to move into supervisory or specialist roles.
Nursing or Midwifery degree: many universities accept a BTEC National Extended Diploma as entry to nursing programmes.
Social Work degree: if you want to qualify as a social worker, a relevant Level 3 qualification is typically part of the entry requirements.
Level 3 or Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care: for those moving into management in care settings.
