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

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start30 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Health and Social Care course in Castleford. Classes run at Castleford College, full-time during the day. You'll study topics including equality and diversity, safeguarding, communication, and how to support people with their physical and emotional care needs. The course takes one year and includes work placement experience in care homes, charity organisations, or day care settings. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English or Maths, to enrol.

Who this course is for

This Health and Social Care study programmes provide the knowledge needed when working in a health and social care environments, caring for young people, adults, and the elderly.

The programme covers a wide range of areas including; supporting individuals with their physical and emotional care, daily living needs and health care procedures.

Level 2 learners will have placement experience in either care homes, charity organisations or day care settings, when tutors consider that learners are placement ready and can work professionally.

The average salary you could expect to earn working in the Health and Social Care sector is from the minimum wage for a care assistant up to £30,000 for a setting manager.

Please Note: Work placement opportunities will be available at all levels.

Your learning will take place through a wide range of activities including written assignments (including leaflet and poster making), practical activities, discussions, visiting speakers, tutor presentations, group work, workshops, creating materials and resources, and practical experience in both the classroom and if appropriate within a Health & Social Care setting.

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at Grade 9-3, one will be either English or Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore equality, diversity, and rights in health and social care settings.
  • You'll study human growth and development across the lifespan.
  • You'll learn how to support individuals with physical and emotional care needs.
  • You'll develop communication skills for health and social care environments.
  • You'll understand safeguarding and protection responsibilities.
  • You'll gain practical experience through placement in care homes, charity organisations, or day care settings.
  • You'll learn about daily living support and health care procedures.

How you will learn

Learning takes place through written assignments, portfolio building, practical tasks, group work, discussions, workshops, visiting speakers, and tutor presentations. Assessment methods include oral questioning, posters, written assignments, and practical activities. Where appropriate, you'll also gain experience in a real health and social care setting through work placement.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: supporting adults or elderly people day to day.
  • Support worker: helping individuals with physical or emotional needs.
  • Healthcare assistant: entry-level clinical support in NHS or private settings.
  • Day care worker: supporting people in community day care settings.
  • Residential care worker: working in care homes with adults or older people.
  • Charity sector support roles: working with vulnerable people in third-sector organisations.

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 university nursing or social work programmes.
  • Apprenticeship in Adult Care (Level 2 or 3): combine work and study while earning.
  • T Level in Health: a two-year technical qualification with substantial industry placement, for those aiming toward higher-level health roles.

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