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Free Health and Social Care Level 3 Course in Manchester

CostFREE
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Health and Social Care Level 3 Course in Manchester. Classes run at Harpurhey Campus, full-time during the day.

You'll study human growth and development, safeguarding, infection prevention and control, equality and diversity, and communication skills. The course also includes 175 hours of work placement. It typically takes 12 months to complete.

You'll finish with an NCFE Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care.

Who this course is for

This qualification has been designed to provide learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills essential to the health and social care sector, and to support progression into Higher Education or the workplace. Areas of study include a range of both theory and practice relating to working in health and social care. Learners will be required to attend 175 hours of work placement in a real work environment to support their learning. Learners will be able to develop an understanding of both sociological and psychological perspectives, determine the importance of equality, diversity and rights in health and social care, and conduct reflective practice. Other areas of study on this qualification include human growth and development, safeguarding practices, infection prevention and control, and the core communication skills needed for a career in health and social care. Upon achievement of this qualification, learners will be able to access Higher Education and progress into a wide range of job roles within the health and social care sector.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore sociological and psychological perspectives relevant to health and social care.
  • You'll study equality, diversity and rights in health and social care settings.
  • You'll learn about human growth and development across the life span.
  • You'll develop safeguarding knowledge and practices.
  • You'll cover infection prevention and control procedures.
  • You'll build the core communication skills needed in care roles.
  • You'll complete 175 hours of work placement in a real care environment.
  • You'll practise reflective practice techniques used by care professionals.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions combining theory and practical study. Assessment includes portfolio work, coursework, and extended assessments completed over the course of your studies. Work placement is a required part of the course, and you'll be supported in finding a placement relevant to your learning.

What you will need to bring

Harpurhey Campus will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supports people with daily living in care homes or in the community.
  • Healthcare assistant, works alongside clinical staff in hospitals or GP surgeries.
  • Adult care worker, provides personal care and support to adults with care needs.
  • Support worker, assists people with disabilities or mental health needs to live independently.
  • Senior care assistant, takes on a lead role after gaining experience in a care setting.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Nursing, Social Work, or a related health subject (Level 6), for those wanting to move into a registered professional role.
  • A Foundation Degree or HND in Health and Social Care (Level 5), a shorter higher education route into supervisory or specialist roles.
  • An apprenticeship at Level 4 or above in health or social care management, combining work and study.
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