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Level 3 Certificate Health and Social Care

Course Name 
Level 3 Certificate Health and Social CareAvailable for Enquiries
Course Details
Location Wakefield College
Level Level 3
Start Date September, January & April
Duration 18 months
Mode of Study Part time
Awarding Body NCFE CACHE
 
Course Overview

This course prepares you to work within the health and social care sector. This is hopefully a seamless path onto the Foundation Degree in Health and Well-being at Wakefield College. You will develop a range of skills and knowledge which you will put into practice during your mandatory placement day.

You will be involved in a variety of activities including workbooks, poster work, lectures, visiting speakers, tutor presentations, groupwork and research and practical activities.

Level 3 students must also be prepared to undertake work placements in a care setting to meet a minimum college requirement of 75 hours. This is mandatory which means you must pass your placement in order to pass the level 3 health and social care qualification. Without completing these hours, you will not pass the course.

What you will Study

You will study a range of units;

  • Equality and Diversity
  • Human growth and development
  • Safeguarding
  • Communication
  • Infection prevention
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Working in health and social care
  • Reflective Practice
How you will be Assessed

You will be assessed by a range of methods including oral questioning, portfolio building, posters, written assignments and practical tasks.

You will also need to complete a 5000 word externally marked extended essay.

Entry Requirements

A successful interview and Level 2 Functional Skills or GCSE Grade 9 - 4 in English and Maths.
OR
English at Level 2 (or GCSE pass), or be working towards Maths.

You should have an interest in the subject.

Attendance Expectations You will attend college every Thursday during term time.
Fee Information

2024/25 fees:

£TBC

Further Study Learners who successfully complete this course may progress onto the foundation Degree in Health and Well-being with Wakefield college
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Subject Area (W) Health, Social Care & Wellbeing
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Information last amended: 24 April 2024 15:00

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