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Level 3 Health and Social Care Course at Abingdon & Witney College Abingdon Campus

CostFREE
Duration1 week
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Abingdon. Evening classes run at Abingdon & Witney College Abingdon Campus, so you can study intensively outside working hours. This health and social care qualification covers the fundamentals of working across a range of care settings, from supporting children to working with older adults. Entry requires 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including two from English, Maths, and Science, or a Level 1 pass in a related subject with supporting grades. The course runs over one week full-time. NCFE Level 2 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care with certificate.

Who this course is for

Do you enjoy helping others? Would you like to make a positive difference to the lives of service users? A career in health and social care is both challenging and fulfilling. This course provides the basics for working within a wide range of settings with a variety of care users from children to the elderly.

Entry requirements

4 GCSES at grade 3 including 2 of English Maths and Science OR Level 1 pass in a related subject plus grade 3 in English or Maths and both subjects must be at least grade 2 / Level 1 Functional Skills.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the values and principles that underpin health and social care practice.
  • You'll learn how to support the health, safety, and wellbeing of individuals in care settings.
  • You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities and how to recognise signs of abuse or neglect.
  • You'll develop knowledge of person-centred approaches to care.
  • You'll examine communication skills used when working with service users and colleagues.
  • You'll learn about equality, diversity, and inclusion in care environments.
  • You'll gain an understanding of working with different groups, including children and older adults.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in a classroom setting at Abingdon & Witney College Abingdon Campus. Assessment is through a combination of coursework, assignments, and practical tasks that reflect real care scenarios. You'll build a portfolio of evidence across the course to demonstrate your knowledge and skills.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Abingdon & Witney College Abingdon Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: supporting adults or older people in residential or home care.
  • Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
  • Support worker: working with people with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
  • Domiciliary care worker: providing personal care in people's own homes.
  • Nursery assistant: supporting early years practitioners in childcare settings.
  • Community care worker: delivering care and support in community-based services.

What you could study next

A free health and social care course at Level 2 is a solid foundation for further study. You could progress to a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, which is the qualification many employers look for in senior care roles and team leader positions. From there, a Level 4 or 5 in Health and Social Care Management opens doors to supervisory and management roles. If you're interested in nursing, a Level 3 qualification can also support an application to an Access to Higher Education Diploma.

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