Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Wandsworth. Classes run at South Thames College - Wandsworth Centre, full-time during the day. This one-year health and social care course covers the knowledge and skills used across care settings, from supporting individuals with daily living to understanding safeguarding and person-centred practice. It suits those looking to move into adult social care roles such as care assistant.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll understand safeguarding principles and how to protect vulnerable adults and children.
You'll learn how to support individuals using person-centred approaches.
You'll develop communication skills for working with service users, families, and colleagues.
You'll explore health, safety, and risk management in care environments.
You'll study equality, diversity, and inclusion in health and social care settings.
You'll learn about the roles and responsibilities of care workers and the wider care sector.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at South Thames College - Wandsworth Centre. Assessment is through a combination of assignments, case studies, and portfolio work. You'll build evidence of your knowledge and skills throughout the year rather than sitting a single exam at the end.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South Thames College - Wandsworth Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults with daily living in home or residential settings.
Support worker: helping individuals with physical or learning disabilities.
Healthcare assistant: assisting clinical staff in hospitals or GP surgeries.
Home care worker: delivering personal care to clients in their own homes.
Residential care worker: working in care homes with older adults.
Day centre support worker: running activities and providing care in day services.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: the next step for those wanting senior care roles or to meet requirements for registered manager positions.
Level 3 Applied Science or Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions): routes into nursing, social work, or allied health degrees at university.
Apprenticeship in Adult Care (Level 3): earn while you learn in a paid care role.
