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Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Codsall – Codsall Community High School

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Health and Social Care Level 3 Course in Codsall. Classes run at Codsall Community High School. This level 3 health and social care course runs full-time over two years. You'll study safeguarding, communication with service users, physical and psychological wellbeing, and the types of services provided across health, social care, and early years settings. Optional units let you focus on areas that match where you want to work. Entry requires a Merit or above in CamTec or BTEC Health and Social Care.

Who this course is for

It is a very valuable subject to study if you are considering employment in the care sectors of health, social care or early years – nursing, teaching, midwifery, nursery nurse, care assistant, physiotherapy, etc.

This course is for students who would like to learn the skills needed to secure a job in the Health and Social Care sector in the future.

Entry requirements

Merit or above in CamTec or BTEC Health and Social Care.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to communicate effectively with service users and colleagues.
  • You'll study safeguarding principles and how to protect vulnerable people.
  • You'll explore physical and psychological wellbeing and how care supports both.
  • You'll examine the types of health, social care, and early years services available.
  • You'll learn how to treat service users as individuals, with dignity and respect.
  • You'll develop knowledge of health sciences and health studies through optional units.
  • You'll build understanding of security and safe working practices in care settings.

How you will learn

You'll be assessed through coursework methods including academic posters, leaflets, and written documents. You'll also take part in professional discussions with your teacher. In year one you'll sit a controlled assessment as part of the Certificate component. The Extended Diploma includes a second controlled assessment in year two. Controlled assessments are marked by the awarding body. Classes are classroom-based and run full-time during the day.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Codsall Community High School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support adults in residential or home care settings.
  • Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
  • Nursery nurse: care for and support young children in early years settings.
  • Early years practitioner: work in nurseries, pre-schools, or childminding.
  • Social care worker: support individuals with complex needs in the community.
  • Mental health support worker: assist people managing mental health conditions.
  • Healthcare administrator: coordinate care services and patient records.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Certificate or Diploma in Health and Social Care: deepen your knowledge for supervisory or specialist roles.
  • Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care: a two-year higher education route, often available part-time.
  • BSc Nursing or Midwifery (university degree): this level 3 health and social care qualification supports applications to nursing and midwifery programmes.
  • CACHE Level 3 Early Years Educator: if you want to focus specifically on working with children in regulated early years settings.
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