Health and Social Care Level 3

Throughout the course, you’ll explore key subjects such as anatomy and physiology, safeguarding, equality and diversity, and the life stages of development all in our exceptional industry standard facilities. Whether you’re caring for children or supporting adults with complex needs, you’ll build the confidence and understanding required to enter the health & social care sector or progress to further study. Designed to give you a solid foundation in the skills, knowledge and professional values needed to thrive in this field, the course is ideal for anyone considering roles in nursing, social work, personal care or support work.

Science in health and social care – Understand how scientific principles apply to care settings, from infection control to medication safety

Safeguarding – Gain vital knowledge on how to recognise, report and prevent abuse or neglect across different age groups

Personal care – Learn the fundamentals of maintaining hygiene, dignity and independence while delivering respectful personal care

Caring for adults and children – Explore different care approaches tailored to various age groups, including those with specific support needs

Life stages – Examine physical, emotional and psychological development through childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and older age

Physiological disorders – Develop your understanding of common physical health conditions and how to support those living with them

Anatomy and physiology – Study the structure and function of the human body, essential for understanding health conditions and treatments

Equality and diversity – Discover how to create inclusive care environments that respect cultural, religious, and personal values

Professional values in care. – Build a strong ethical foundation by learning about confidentiality, empathy, dignity and respect

Supporting and protecting adults – Explore the frameworks and legislation in place to keep vulnerable adults safe and well

When you do a vocational qualification you will learn in a workshop, salon or studio as appropriate for your subject and you will usually be assessed through practical assessments, projects, assignments and oral and written questions. There may be exams in some subjects and your tutor will prepare you for these.Students who study Health and Social Care will complete work experience as part of their programme this help to provide real life experiences and an incite into varied careers in this sector. Students have opportunity to complete work experience in a number of settings to include, care homes, schools, nurseries, day centres for adults with learning difficulties, residential settings for the elderly, hospital or other medical settings.

Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and maths.

Successful completion of a Level 2 course*

Positive attendance, behaviour and engagement record.

* Applicable for progression in the same subject area

After successfully completing this course, you could move on to:

Care assistant or support worker roles in residential homes, community care, or supported living environments

Apprenticeships in social care, mental health, or allied health professions

Higher education leading to careers in nursing, occupational therapy, or social work. At the University Centre Grimsby we offer a range of health, social & childcare courses including: BA (Hons) Child & Youth Support Studies, BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies, BA (Hons) Integrative Counselling, BSc (Hons) Psychology, FdA Children, Young People and Families, FdA Social Care, FdSc Assistant Practitioner – Health (HTQ), FdSc Assistant Practitioner – Health and Care (HTQ), FdSc Assistant Practitioner – Health and Care with Foundation Yea