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Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Accrington – Accrington and Rossendale College

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Health and Social Care course in Accrington. Classes run at Accrington and Rossendale College, full-time during the day. You'll cover person-centred care, communication, safeguarding, equality and diversity, infection control, and human growth and development across the lifespan. Work placements are included, giving you hands-on experience in care settings. The course takes one year. Entry requires four GCSE passes at Grade 3 or above, or a Level 1 BTEC including Grade 3 in English and Maths.

Who this course is for

Want to start a career where you can make a real difference? The Level 2 Health and Social Care course is the perfect next step. You’ll study person-centred care, communication, safeguarding, equality, infection control, and human growth and development—everything you need to begin your journey in care. With real work placements, you’ll gain valuable hands-on experience and the confidence to support people of all ages and backgrounds. By the end, you’ll be ready for entry-level roles like care assistant or healthcare assistant, or you can progress to Level 3 or apprenticeships.

Care starts here—your future begins today.

Entry requirements

4 GCSE passes at a minimum of Grade 3, or a Level 1 BTEC which must include a Grade 3 in English Language or Literature and Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the principles of person-centred care, including respect, dignity, and confidentiality.
  • You'll develop communication skills for working with individuals, families, and other professionals.
  • You'll learn how to recognise safeguarding risks and protect vulnerable people.
  • You'll study health, safety, and wellbeing in care environments.
  • You'll explore equality, diversity, and inclusion across different care settings.
  • You'll learn infection prevention and control procedures.
  • You'll examine human growth and development from birth through to old age.
  • You'll gain practical experience through work placements in real care settings.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Accrington and Rossendale College, covering theory and practical skills. Work placements are part of the course, giving you direct experience in care environments. Assessment is through a combination of coursework, assignments, and evidence gathered during your placements.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Accrington and Rossendale College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support adults with daily living in home or residential settings.
  • Healthcare assistant: assist clinical staff in hospitals or GP surgeries.
  • Support worker: work with people with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
  • Home care worker: provide personal care and support in people's own homes.
  • Residential care worker: support residents in care homes day to day.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care: the next step if you want to move into supervisory roles or apply to nursing and allied health degree programmes.
  • Health and Social Care Apprenticeship (Level 3): earn while you learn, combining work in a care setting with structured training.
  • T Level in Health: a two-year technical qualification with an extended industry placement, suited to those aiming for higher-level healthcare roles.
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