Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Kidderminster. Classes run full-time at Kidderminster College Main Campus, five days a week during the day. The course runs for 35 weeks. You'll study the knowledge and skills that underpin work in health and social care settings, covering topics such as human development, safeguarding, communication, and working with individuals in care. This level 3 health and social care qualification is awarded by Pearson Edexcel and carries real weight with employers and universities. It can open doors to roles such as care assistant, as well as routes into higher education.
Who this course is for
Anyone wanting to expand their knowledge and skills in the subject
Entry requirements
Please see our website for current details.
What you will learn
You'll explore human growth and development across the life span.
You'll study safeguarding and protection in health and social care.
You'll develop communication skills for working with individuals in care settings.
You'll learn about anatomy, physiology, and how the body works.
You'll examine the values and principles that guide health and social care practice.
You'll investigate mental health, wellbeing, and factors that affect health.
You'll understand how care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
How you will learn
This is a classroom-based, full-time course. You'll learn through a mix of taught sessions, group work, and independent study. Assessment is mainly through assignments and projects rather than exams. You'll build a portfolio of work over the course of the year, demonstrating your knowledge and skills across the units you study.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Kidderminster College Main Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults or older people in care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Support worker: working with people with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Early years practitioner: working with children in nursery or childcare settings.
Community care worker: delivering care in clients' own homes.
Residential care worker: supporting residents in care homes.
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care: a larger qualification that strengthens your university application or specialist knowledge.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions): a one-year course designed for adults aiming for university study in nursing, midwifery, or social work.
Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Health and Social Care: a higher education route if you want to move into management or specialist practice.
