Social Care Diploma Level 3

A minimum of 5 GCSE subjects at grade 4 or above including English and Maths, or a Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care.

The course focuses on:

• Developing a strong understanding of the social care sector and the principles that underpin effective care and support.
• Building a broad and in-depth foundation of professional knowledge, skills, and behaviours expected in the industry.
• Gaining hands-on experience and practical skills to prepare for employment or further study.

The course units are:

• Working in Social Care
• Equality, Diversity, Dignity and Rights in Social Care
• Duty of Care
• Communication in Social Care
• The Care and Support Planning Process
• Person-Centred Approaches and Risk Assessments
• Values and Behaviours
• Advocacy in Social Care
• Safeguarding in Social Care
• Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Health and Safety in Social Care
• Prevention and Control of Infection
• Personal and Professional Development
• Working with Others
• Research in Social Care
• Good Practice in Social Care
• Psychology in Social Care
• Sociology of Health and Illness
• Understanding Anatomy and Physiology
• End of Life Care
• Learning Disabilities
• Dementia Awareness
• Understanding Autism

Additional costs

You will be required to complete a successful Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check prior to starting the course, for which there will be a charge. Students will be required to purchase a York College polo shirt and optional hoodie. Information will be provided at enrolment.

You will be taught face-to-face in a classroom setting as well as attending your work placement which is a total of 30 hours over the 2 years.

You are assessed through assignments. 

This is a full-time course. It is not possible to combine this course with other Vocational, Apprenticeship or A Level programmes.

This course is designed to allow students to move on to Higher Education within the Health and Social Care field including degrees in Health Care, Nursing, Social Work and Counselling or progress in to related employment including (but not limited to) care worker, personal assistant, community support and outreach worker and activities coordinator.