Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Leeds – Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College

Name: Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Leeds – Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College
Availability: InStock

CostFREE

Duration2 years

LevelLevel 3

DeliveryClassroom based

Start1 Sep 2026

Study modeFull-time

AttendanceDaytime

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About this course

Free Level 3 Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma in Health and Social Care classes in Leeds. Classes run at Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4, including English Language, Maths, and two Science GCSEs. Over two years of full-time daytime study, you'll cover anatomy and physiology, safeguarding, equality and diversity, public health, sexual health, and early years development. Assessment is split equally between exams and coursework. The course also opens routes into nursing, midwifery, and childcare degrees.

Who this course is for

School leavers aged 16 to 19

Entry requirements

You will need five GCSEs at grade 4 including GCSE English Language and GCSE Maths and two grade 4s in GCSE Science.

What you will learn

You'll explore anatomy and physiology and how the body works.
You'll study equality, diversity, and rights in health and social care settings.
You'll learn about safeguarding and how to protect vulnerable people.
You'll examine public health issues and how they affect communities.
You'll cover sexual health and early years development.
You'll gain practical skills through work experience opportunities.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College. Assessment is 50% written exams and 50% coursework. Work experience opportunities are available at the end of lower sixth, giving you hands-on exposure to health and social care settings alongside your classroom study.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

Care assistant: support people with daily living in care homes or at home.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Early years practitioner: work with young children in nurseries or schools.
Social care worker: support adults or children in community settings.
Mental health support worker: help people living with mental health conditions.

What you could study next

A Level 3 Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma in Health and Social Care qualification is equivalent to one A-level and is recognised for university entry. You could go on to study a degree in Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work, or Childcare. A Level 3 Extended Diploma (equivalent to three A-levels) is another option if you want a broader health and social care qualification before higher education.

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