Level 3 Health And Social Care

This course offers the opportunity to develop skills, knowledge and understanding in health, and social care. You will have the opportunity to apply learning in a practical and realistic way. The Certificate, equivalent to one and a half A-Levels, is completed in the first year with the opportunity to progress, subject to good progress, on to the Extended Diploma in Year 2, which is equivalent to three A-levels. The qualification is graded A*-D (4-9)

What will I study?

A range of units including topics such as:

• Equality, diversity and rights in health and social care
• Human growth and development
• Safeguarding in health and social care
• Communication in health and social care
• Infection prevention and control in health and social care
• Psychological perspectives in health and social care
• Sociological perspectives in health and social care
• Working in health and social care
• Reflective practice

Placement in a real work environment is a mandatory element of the Certificate and Extended Diploma.

Four GCSEs grade A*-C/4-9, including English Language Or level two qualification (merit/grade C) Or equivalent

Higher education for professions such as nursing or social work, and access to a wide range of careers. These qualifications do not provide a licence to practise, but may support progression into a wide range of job roles in the health and social care sector.