Free Health and Social Care Level 3 Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus. Study full-time during the day and complete the course in around one year. This level 3 health and social care course covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in care settings, from supporting individuals with daily living to understanding health conditions, safeguarding, and professional practice. Check the college website for the latest entry requirements; you'll have an initial assessment to confirm the right level for you.
Who this course is for
The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.
Entry requirements
Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.
What you will learn
You'll explore how to support individuals with their physical and emotional wellbeing.
You'll study safeguarding principles and how to protect vulnerable adults and children.
You'll learn about health conditions commonly encountered in care settings.
You'll develop understanding of person-centred approaches to care.
You'll examine equality, diversity, and inclusion in health and social care.
You'll cover professional values, communication skills, and working in teams.
You'll learn about legislation and policies that govern care practice.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus. Assessment combines written assignments, case studies, and portfolio work. You'll build a body of evidence across the course that demonstrates your knowledge and practical understanding of health and social care.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Support worker: working with people with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Senior care assistant: taking on a lead role within a care team.
Community care worker: delivering care in people's own homes.
Residential childcare worker: supporting young people in care homes.
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Leading and Managing in Health and Social Care: moves you toward supervisory and management roles in care.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care: the qualification many registered managers hold.
Nursing or social work degree: universities recognise this Extended Diploma as a strong foundation for health-related degree programmes.
