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Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Coventry – Coventry College City Campus – Part-time

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Coventry. Classes run at Coventry College City Campus. Daytime sessions run part-time over one year, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll build knowledge of health, wellbeing, and care practice across the health and social care sector, including the NHS and care services. You'll need GCSE grade 4 English to enrol; GCSE grade 4 maths is also desirable. The course also supports progression to Level 4 study and higher education.

Who this course is for

This course may be for you if you want to be a develop your knowledge within the caring industry or NHS. It is also suitable for anyone looking to progress to further education at Level 4 and above. It is also suitable if you wish to progress to Higher Education and are studying the Certificate as part of a wider programme of study.

Entry requirements

GCSE grade 4 English. GCSE Grade 4 maths (desired)

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the principles of health, wellbeing, and person-centred care.
  • You'll study safeguarding, duty of care, and the rights of individuals.
  • You'll learn how to communicate effectively in care settings.
  • You'll examine the roles and responsibilities of care workers across health and social care services.
  • You'll develop understanding of mental health, disability, and long-term conditions.
  • You'll look at equality, diversity, and inclusion in care practice.
  • You'll build knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and how the body works in relation to health conditions.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Coventry College City Campus. Assessment is through written assignments and coursework completed throughout the year. There are no formal exams. Your tutor will guide you through each topic, and you'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Coventry College City Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support people in their homes or residential settings.
  • Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
  • Support worker: work with adults with disabilities or mental health needs.
  • Senior care assistant: take on a lead role in a care team.
  • Community care worker: deliver care and support in the community.
  • Domiciliary care worker: provide personal care to clients at home.

What you could study next

This level 3 health and social care qualification opens routes into further study. A Level 4 Certificate or Diploma in Health and Social Care builds on what you've covered and can lead to management roles. You could also progress to a foundation degree or full degree in nursing, social work, or a related health profession. Some learners use this Certificate as part of an Access to Higher Education Diploma to meet university entry requirements.

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