Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Birkenhead – Wirral Met College – Daytime – Flexible

Name: Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Birkenhead – Wirral Met College – Daytime – Flexible
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CostFREE

Duration1 year

LevelLevel 2

DeliveryClassroom based

Start7 Sep 2026

Study modeFlexible

AttendanceDaytime

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About this course

Free Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care in Birkenhead. Classes run at Wirral Met College, daytime, over one year.

The course is designed for adults aged 19 or over. No formal qualifications are needed. You'll study topics across the course, building the knowledge and skills needed to work in care settings or move into further study. Units cover areas such as human development, safeguarding, communication, and health and wellbeing.

You'll finish with a Level 2 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care.

Who this course is for

Many adults can study this course for free. Check the 'Can I study for free?' section below to see if you're eligible. This is a Level 2 course designed specifically to prepare you for study one of the following Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diplomas: Access to Social Science Access to Biochemical Science Access to Nursing

Entry requirements

You must be 19 or over on or before 31st August to study on this course. Applicants may be considered on their individual skills and experience. You do not need formal qualifications for this course. However, you must be able to read and write clearly, interpret tasks, be willing to work independently, produce answers in a legible and understandable form and organise information clearly and coherently. If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this cou

What you will learn

You'll explore human growth and development across the life stages.
You'll learn about safeguarding and protecting individuals in care settings.
You'll develop communication skills for working with service users and colleagues.
You'll study health, wellbeing, and factors that affect them.
You'll understand person-centred approaches to care.
You'll learn about equality, diversity, and rights in health and social care.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Wirral Met College. Assessment is through assignments and coursework rather than exams. You'll complete written tasks that show your understanding of health and social care topics. The flexible study pattern is designed to fit around adult learners.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

Care assistant, supports adults with daily living in care homes or in the community.
Healthcare assistant, assists clinical staff in hospitals or GP surgeries.
Support worker, helps people with physical or learning disabilities live independently.
Home care worker, provides personal care and support in clients' own homes.
Senior care assistant, takes on a lead role within a care team after gaining experience.

What you could study next

Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Science), prepares you for university-level study in social work or psychology.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Nursing), the recognised route into nursing degree programmes.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Biochemical Science), for those interested in health sciences at degree level.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, for those moving directly into a supervisory care role.

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