Health and Social Care - Level 3 Certificate

This course has been designed to enable you to progress your career in health and social care settings, allowing you to progress to further study or employment.

Topics covered can include:

• Developing effective communication
• Equality and diversity
• Health, safety and security
• Development through the life stages
• Coping with change
• Anatomy
• Physiology
• Psychology
• Personal and professional development
• Nutrition

You will need:

• Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and Maths or an equivalent Level 2 qualification at Merit (and Functional Skills in English and Maths at Level 2/GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 4 or above)
• A reference from your previous school/college

All applicants must have an interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

The course is assessed throughout the year with practical assignments and written tests. You will receive a grade from A*-D at the end of the qualification, reflecting your performance on the course.

School Leavers

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31 August in the year you begin your course, and have been resident in the UK/EU/EEA for the past 3 years, it will be FREE. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college – please click here for more information.

Adults

Entry Level, Level 1, Level 2
If you will be aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you begin your course, and have been resident in the UK/EU/EEA for the past 3 years, your course will be FREE, regardless of your age or income. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college – please click here for more information.