Vocational – Health & Social Care Level 3

You will be learning about the human lifespan, roles and responsibilities in the health and social care profession, infection prevention, anatomy and physiology, health and safety, care values and much more. Students will complete work placements, working in settings such as, care homes, nursing homes, hospitals and day-care centres. Work placement enables students to build their confidence, communication skills and team working skills. During their time on work placement, they will be supported by placement staff and dedicated placement mentors, who visit the students on each placement, monitoring their progress and providing additional support.

Please note that due to the placements you will have you will need to complete a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check to confirm you do not have any cautions or convictions which would put in question your suitability to work in these areas.

Course Highlights:

Visiting speakers, outstanding health facilities and industry placements

Enhanced DBS – During your course you will attend a placement, in a workplace related to your course. Due to this, you are required to complete a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check which is a criminal records background check to assess whether you are suitable to work with vulnerable people, such as children and vulnerable adults. The college will guide you through the online application process, however you will have to produce identification as part of this. Information about what a DBS check is and the ID required to process your application can be found here.

We strongly advise you to obtain the ID required as soon as possible, so your application isn’t delayed.

For our Level 3 Advanced Vocational courses our entry requirements are a minimum of 5x GCSEs at Grade 4, Maths or English Language/Literature at Grade 4 and Grade 3 in the other subjects.

Please note, some courses and subjects will have additional specific entry requirements or require DBS clearance to undertake placements. Information about this can be found in our course leaflet (available to download above), the Apply Portal, and on your offer letter which you will receive after your interview.

Please note: Grade 4 in English Language and Science is required if intending to progress to nursing.

Assessments include: written assignments, case studies, posters, leaflets, role plays and presentations.

Many students go on to further study at universities such as Liverpool, Salford and Edge Hill whilst many also progress to careers in social work, teaching or psychology.

For guidance about what careers subjects can lead on to please follow this link to the National Careers Service.