Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care

It is a two year course that involves both theory and practice. You will be required to attend 200 hours of work placement in a variety of settings. You will also be required to attend college for theory sessions, where you will cover 18 units such as:
Effective Communication;
Equality, Diversity and Rights;
Health, Safety and Security;
Development Through The Life Stages;
Anatomy and Physiology;
Personal and Professional Development;
Sociological Perspectives;
Psychological Perspectives.Shrewsbury College believes that all our staff and students have the right to live and work in an environment which is free from abuse, bullying (including cyber bullying) and harassment. Safety is fundamental to our community and we take responsibility to foster a safe and respectful environment, with standards of behaviour that we expect all staff and learners to observe. The disciplinary process aims to enforce these standards and there is also a complaints procedure if students are not happy with any aspect of their course.

Health and Safety is an intrinsic part of all our courses and regular risk assessments are carried out on employers’ premises where students undertake work placement. Trips and outdoor activities are carefully planned so that any risks are properly identified and students’ safety ensured.

The College is proud of our occupational health and safety performance, being only one of six Colleges in the UK to hold the RoSPA Gold Award for Occupational Safety and Health for many years.