Social Care and Level 3 Qualifications
For students wishing to continue their studies to advance higher, or gain specific qualifications, Level 3 courses provide the opportunity to progress further on a journey into health and social care. These courses will enable you to access specific courses or jobs, or higher education opportunities such as a university or degree-level qualification.
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Take the next step in your journey to becoming a social care professional with a Level 3 qualification
There are various Level 3 courses that you can take which can help you on this career pathway. Although they will provide you with the same level of qualification, they may have different focuses and requirements.
Applications to most courses will be through the specific college’s website, with the exception of Access to Higher Education courses, which will be made through UCAS instead. However, most colleges are happy to support with advice about the application.
By scrolling down, you’ll see different colleges which will offer Level 3 courses connected to health and social care. To see the Level 3 courses available, click on the colleges below to see what’s on offer.
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Volunteering
Helping Others
Volunteering in health and social care is all about devoting your time to helping others. By helping with meal times, assisting healthcare workers, or even just providing companionship, you’ll be doing what you can to make others feel a little better.
Increases Your Confidence
Volunteering can certainly help build your confidence, in both yourself and your career decisions, especially if you’ve not had much experience before. Giving some of your time can really help you understand that this is a sector you could really be involved in.
Showing You Care
Volunteering shows that you’re committed to caring for others, and that’s always a good thing. As a volunteer, you’re offering up your time to help others, and a caring outlook is a fundamental part of being a future healthcare professional.