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Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Ashton-under-Lyne – Tameside College

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 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 Ashton-under-Lyne. Classes run at Tameside College, full-time during the day. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 3 or above to enrol, and you'll be interviewed by the subject teacher before starting. The course runs for one year and covers seven units, including equality and diversity, alongside other core health and social care topics. You'll also complete a minimum of 30 hours of work placement to gain direct experience in the sector.

Who this course is for

This is a full time study programme. You will complete a minimum of 30 hours work placement to gain a real life insight into this sector. You will learn through a variety of teaching methods which will aim to meet the needs of each individual and accommodate different learning styles for example, case studies, assessments, group work, practical work, projects, extended writing and interactive activities.

Throughout the course you will study 7 units in total. These include:

  • Equality and Diversity
  • Human Growth and Development
  • Safeguarding and protection
  • Anatomy and Physiology

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above You will be interviewed by the subject teacher. You should be enthusiastic about working within the Health and Social Care Sector and be able to participate in work experience.

What you will learn

  • You'll study equality and diversity in health and social care settings.
  • You'll explore the values and principles that underpin care work.
  • You'll develop knowledge of safeguarding and protecting individuals.
  • You'll learn how to support people's health, wellbeing, and independence.
  • You'll gain understanding of communication skills used in care environments.
  • You'll complete work placement to apply your learning in a real care setting.
  • You'll work through case studies, group work, and extended writing tasks.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom-based methods designed to suit different learning styles. These include case studies, group work, practical tasks, projects, extended writing, and interactive activities. Assessment is carried out across seven units throughout the year. You'll also complete a minimum of 30 hours of work placement as part of the programme.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supporting adults in residential or home care settings.
  • Healthcare support worker, assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
  • Support worker, working with people with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
  • Community care worker, delivering care in people's own homes.
  • Day centre support worker, running activities and providing personal care.

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.
  • T Level in Health. A two-year technical qualification combining classroom study with a substantial industry placement, recognised for university entry.
  • Apprenticeship in Adult Care (Level 3). Earn while you learn, working toward a Senior Care Worker standard with an employer.
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