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Level 3 Health and Social Care Course at Tameside College

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Ashton-under-Lyne. Classes run at Tameside College. This full-time, two-year health and social care qualification covers a broad range of health and social care topics and is assessed both internally and externally. It sits at the same level as A Levels, making it a strong foundation for university or a career in care. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including maths and/or English, and a DBS check. NCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care with certificate.

Who this course is for

Are you caring, patient, observant and logical? Do you want to make a difference and have a rewarding career supporting others? Then this level 3 course is the course for you!

This is a full time, 2-year study programme, which covers a range of health and social care topics, which are assessed internally and externally. Learners will prepare for a health-related career with this Health and Social Care course, equivalent to A Levels. It will give you the opportunity to develop your academic and writing skills and apply your knowledge to a real-life setting during practical work experience.

Some of the topics covered are:

  • Principles of Safe Practice in Health and Social Care
  • Anatomy and physiology for health and social care
  • Enquiries into current research in Health and Social care
  • Promoting public health

Entry requirements

Learners should have 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above including mathematics and/ or English. You will be required to re-sit your English and/ or mathematics alongside your health and social care course (If you do not already have grade 4).

You will be interviewed by the subject teachers and should be enthusiastic about working with individuals who may be vulnerable and/ or require some additional support with tasks of daily living.

you are required to have a disclosure and barring service check.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
  • You'll study human development across the lifespan, including physical, emotional, and social changes.
  • You'll examine the principles of safeguarding and how to protect vulnerable individuals.
  • You'll learn about health conditions, their causes, and how they affect people's lives.
  • You'll develop understanding of person-centred approaches to care and support.
  • You'll build knowledge of communication skills used in health and social care settings.
  • You'll investigate the role of legislation, ethics, and professional values in care practice.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom full-time across two years. The course uses a mix of internal assessment (assignments, projects, and coursework) and external assessment (examinations set by NCFE). You'll be expected to engage with case studies, research tasks, and practical scenarios that reflect real health and social care contexts. A DBS check is required before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Tameside College will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of the enrolment process.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support adults with daily living in care homes or at home.
  • Support worker: work with people with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
  • Healthcare assistant: assist clinical staff in hospitals or GP surgeries.
  • Senior care assistant: take on a lead role in a residential or domiciliary care team.
  • Community care worker: deliver care and support in people's own homes.
  • Early years practitioner: work with children in nursery or early years settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Certificate in Health and Social Care Management: moves you toward supervisory and management roles in care settings.
  • Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care: a university-level route that builds on your Level 3 qualification.
  • Nursing Associate or Nursing Degree (BSc): if you want to progress into registered nursing, this qualification supports a UCAS application.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you're interested in training others within health and social care.
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