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Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Blackburn – Blackburn College

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Blackburn. Classes run at Blackburn College, with compulsory work placements in adult care settings alongside your classroom study. The course covers care values, principles of care, and how to put people at the centre of everything you do in this sector. You'll need 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including maths and English Language, to get started. The course runs full-time over one year. A solid foundation for anyone looking to move into a care role.

Who this course is for

This course provides the foundation for anyone wishing to pursue any kind of career in health and social care, particularly those without the GCSE entry requirements for Level 3. It is comprised of classroom based sessions and work placements with the focus on providing services that meet care values and the principles of care, and why these should be the centre of everything we do within this sector.

You will attend compulsory work placements as part of your course, which will be in adult and children’s settings to give them a broad overview of what happens in actual work environments which will give you a huge advantage by gaining an in-depth real experience.

You will have weekly tutorials which will enable you to reflect on your progress and support you during your course.

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at grade 3, including maths and English Language.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the values and principles that underpin good care practice.
  • You'll learn how to provide services that meet the needs of individuals in care settings.
  • You'll develop an understanding of safeguarding and duty of care responsibilities.
  • You'll gain practical experience through work placements in adult care environments.
  • You'll study how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
  • You'll learn how to communicate effectively with individuals, families, and colleagues in care settings.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Blackburn College, combined with compulsory work placements in adult care settings. Assessment is likely to include assignments, case studies, and evidence gathered from your work placement. The mix of theory and hands-on practice means you apply what you learn in the classroom directly in a real care environment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Blackburn College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: supporting adults with daily living in residential or home care settings.
  • Support worker: working with adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
  • Healthcare assistant: assisting clinical staff in hospitals or community health settings.
  • Domiciliary care worker: providing personal care and support in people's own homes.
  • Residential care worker: supporting 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.
  • Apprenticeship in Adult Care (Level 2 or 3): earn while you work and gain an NVQ-style qualification recognised by care employers.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health): prepares you for degree-level study in nursing, social work, or midwifery if you're considering university.
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