This course is taught over two years; however, each year is a separate qualification. You achieve a Technical Certificate in Childcare and Education on completion of year one and a Technical Diploma in Childcare and Education on completion of year two. Our Level 3 Childcare courses will prepare you with the skills and advanced knowledge needed for a career within a variety of settings in the early years industry. You will improve your employability skills by taking part in a work experience placement to put your knowledge into practice. You will complete 400 hours of placement experience with children aged 0-7 years.
You will study a range of topics including:
You can apply using our online application form and clicking the Apply Now button at the top of this page. For more information support with your enquiry or application please contact Student Services by emailing info@rotherham.ac.uk or by calling 01709 362111.
You may be required to purchase a polo shirt and black trousers for your work placements as well as the relevant workbook to support your studies.
“My tutors are really supportive. I like learning about a range of in-depth topics relating to my course.”
Aimee Winstanley Level 3 Health and Social Care, Former student at De Warenne Academy
We make every effort to ensure information within our online course directory is accurate and a true representation of the courses we are offering in 2021-22 or 2022-23. However, we do reserve the right to make changes if necessary.
“My tutors are really supportive. I like learning about a range of in-depth topics relating to my course.”
Aimee Winstanley Level 3 Health and Social Care, Former student at De Warenne Academy
The health and social care sector is ideal for those who have a passion for caring for others and includes jobs in personal care and healthcare.
Nurses provide care for those that are sick, injured or have a disability and assist doctors with their tasks.
Helping doctors with examinations, administering medication, using medical equipment, monitoring patient progress, updating patients records and handover information and giving advice to patients and their relatives.**
Public and private hospitals, health centres, hospices, adult care homes, a client’s home or prison settings.
*EMSI 2021 **nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
Care Workers attend the personal needs and comforts of vulnerable and elderly people to help them manage their daily activities and live as independently as possible.
Helping clients with washing, dressing, making food, doing household jobs, monitoring them and recording any concerns, checking if they are taking prescribed medication, supporting families who have new caring responsibilities and supporting their wellbeing with activities.**
Residential care homes, day care centres or in a client’s home.
*EMSI 2021 **nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
In-demand skills that commonly appear in job descriptions for roles within the health and social care sector include*:
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Georgia Whitbread Level 3 Art and Design, Former student at Rawmarsh Community School
“My tutors are really supportive. I like learning about a range of in-depth topics relating to my course.”
Aimee Winstanley Level 3 Health and Social Care, Former student at De Warenne Academy
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