Level 3 Health & Social Care

Further Details
Course Code	LP01279
Location	Deeside
Duration	Full Time, This is a 2 year full time course.
Department	Health & Social Care
Start Date	02 Sep 2024
End Date	20 Jun 2025

Course Overview

This course will prepare you for work in the Health and Social Care sector.

You will study a range of topics to develop and demonstrate your knowledge, skills and understanding within the context of Health & Social Care services.

This includes current issues in relation to Health and Social Care, principles of care and safe practice, factors affecting individual growth and development and the impact on care and support needs, promoting rights, supporting individuals at risk and working within the Health Care sector.

There is a significant placement element attached to the course and you will be required to undertake a minimum of 100 hours in a relevant setting.

Assessment

This course is assessed through internal assessment and external assessment which includes assignments and examinations.

Entry

5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including Maths, English Language/Welsh (1st Language) and preferably Science, or successful completion of a relevant Level 2 qualification which includes;

● Level 2 Health and Social Care: Principles and Contexts
● GCSE Health and Social Care, and Childcare
● Level 2 Health and Social Care: Core

At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course.

Career Options

Learners may progress directly into employment in a range of jobs, including HCA, Physio Aide, Project Worker, Ambulance Technician.

The qualification provides a suitable foundation for the study of health and social care through a range of higher education courses such as Social Work, Teaching, Health Promotion, Psychology, Physiotherapy, OT, Midwifery, Nursing and Radiography.

The Extended Diploma is equivalent to 3 A-Levels and provides the necessary UCAS points for entry into Higher Education Vocational Programmes such as Social Work and Nursing.

Cost

Some courses may require kit lists to be purchased. Please see attached kit list for further information.

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Adult Open Event – Bersham Road

06/06/2024

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Adult Open Event – Yale

06/06/2024

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Adult Open Event – Deeside

05/06/2024

17:00

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Open Event – Bersham Road

13/03/2024

17:00

Our Open Events are the perfect opportunity for you to have a look around & get all the info you need to help you make a decision on your next step.

Open Event – Deeside & Deeside Sixth

06/03/2024

17:00

Our Open Events are the perfect opportunity for you to have a look around & get all the info you need to help you make a decision on your next step.

Accessible Open Event – Llysfasi

11/04/2024

17:30

Neurodiverse people who want to study at Cambria are invited to our Accessible Open Events. It’s the perfect opportunity to explore everything Cambria has to offer in a sensory-supportive setting.

Accessible Open Event – Bersham Road

21/03/2024

17:30

Neurodiverse people who want to study at Cambria are invited to our Accessible Open Events. It’s the perfect opportunity to explore everything Cambria has to offer in a sensory-supportive setting.

Accessible Open Event – Northop

10/04/2024

17:30

Neurodiverse people who want to study at Cambria are invited to our Accessible Open Events. It’s the perfect opportunity to explore everything Cambria has to offer in a sensory-supportive setting.

Open Event – Yale & Yale Sixth

13/03/2024

17:00

Our Open Events are the perfect opportunity for you to have a look around & get all the info you need to help you make a decision on your next step.

Accessible Open Event – Yale & Yale Sixth

20/03/2024

17:30

Neurodiverse people who want to study at Cambria are invited to our Accessible Open Events. It’s the perfect opportunity to explore everything Cambria has to offer in a sensory-supportive setting.

Health & Social Care

Entry to Health, Social and Childcare

diploma

Health & Social Care

Blended Access to HE Health Care (September Start)

diploma

Health & Social Care

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

diploma

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Level 3 Health & Social Care

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Ready to begin your journey?

Adult Open Event – Bersham Road

17:00

Adult Open Event – Yale

17:00

Adult Open Event – Deeside

17:00

Open Event – Bersham Road

17:00

Open Event – Deeside & Deeside Sixth

17:00

Accessible Open Event – Llysfasi

17:30

Accessible Open Event – Bersham Road

17:30

Accessible Open Event – Northop

17:30

Open Event – Yale & Yale Sixth

17:00

Accessible Open Event – Yale & Yale Sixth

17:30

Entry to Health, Social and Childcare

Blended Access to HE Health Care (September Start)

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

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