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Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Harrow – Stanmore College

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 Harrow. Classes run at Stanmore College, full-time during the day over two years. This level 3 health and social care qualification covers care worker roles, communication, health and safety, equality and diversity, safeguarding, person-centred care, mental health support, and care planning. You'll also study human development and promoting health and wellbeing. The course builds the advanced knowledge and skills needed to work in health and social care settings.

Who this course is for

The Health and Social Care NCFE Extended Diploma Level 3 helps you develop advanced skills and knowledge needed to work in the Health and Social Care sector.

This course will cover key areas such as understanding the role of a care worker, effective communication, health and safety, equality and diversity, person-centred care, safeguarding, and supporting mental health. The course also includes the study of human development, promoting health and wellbeing, and care planning.

You’ll gain practical experience in care settings, putting theory into practice. You will acquire the skills to support individuals and meet their care needs effectively. You could work in roles such as care assistant, support worker, or health care assistant.

You will be required to complete 175 hours of industrial placement. This course will prepare you for a career in Health and Social Care or for further study.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the role and responsibilities of a care worker in health and social care settings.
  • You'll develop effective communication skills for working with individuals and their families.
  • You'll apply health and safety principles relevant to care environments.
  • You'll explore equality, diversity, and inclusion in health and social care practice.
  • You'll learn how to deliver person-centred care and support individual needs.
  • You'll understand safeguarding procedures to protect vulnerable adults and children.
  • You'll study approaches to supporting people with mental health needs.
  • You'll learn about human development, care planning, and promoting health and wellbeing.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Stanmore College. Teaching covers theory and practical knowledge across the units of the qualification. Assessment is through assignments, coursework, and portfolio evidence that you build up over the two years. There are no formal written exams for this qualification. Your work is assessed against the NCFE qualification standards throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Stanmore College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant. Support adults with daily living in care homes or at home.
  • Support worker. Work with adults or children with complex needs.
  • Healthcare assistant. Assist clinical staff in hospitals or GP surgeries.
  • Mental health support worker. Support people managing mental health conditions.
  • Community care worker. Deliver care and support in people's own homes.
  • Residential care worker. Work in supported living or residential care settings.

What you could study next

With a Level 3 Extended Diploma, you can apply for degree-level study in nursing, social work, or allied health professions. Consider a Foundation Degree or BSc in Health and Social Care for a management or specialist route. If you want to work as a registered nurse, the next step is a nursing degree approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council. A Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training is an option if you want to teach in this sector.

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