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Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Birmingham – Longbridge Campus

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Longbridge Campus, full-time during the day. This two-year health and social care qualification covers how people develop across their life stages, the roles of those working in care, equality and diversity, safeguarding, and health and safety. You'll also complete a work placement, which requires a DBS check. The course covers a broad range of the sector, from social care settings to healthcare environments. It's a solid foundation for employment or university study in a health-related subject.

Who this course is for

This health and social care diploma is a two-year Level 3 course for school leavers and adults. The sector is one of the most varied, fastest growing and largest employment areas. A career in healthcare is rewarding and filled with amazing opportunities to progress. This qualification will provide a broad overview of the sector and you will develop an insight into the factors that affect individuals throughout their life, the roles and responsibilities of those working in this field, and the ways in which high quality care is provided. The course is ideal if you wish to progress onto university to study a health and social care related discipline or go into entry-employment.

Entry requirements

You must have either:

� A minimum of 5 GCSEs grade 9-4 including English language and maths � A relevant Level 2 qualification (such as NCFE CACHE Level 2 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care, BTEC Level 2 Health and Social Care or GCSE Health and Social Care) at Merit or grade C and GCSE English language and maths at a grade 4 or above

You will also be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in order to undertake placement.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how individuals develop and change across the life stages.
  • You'll study equality, diversity, and rights in health and social care settings.
  • You'll learn about health, safety, and security responsibilities in care environments.
  • You'll examine sociological perspectives relevant to health and social care.
  • You'll develop effective communication skills for working with individuals and teams.
  • You'll study safeguarding adults and the responsibilities of those in care roles.
  • You'll gain practical experience through a supervised work placement.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom at Longbridge Campus, with full-time daytime attendance across two years. Learning is supported by coursework, assignments, and a work placement. Assessment is through written assignments and evidence gathered during your placement. You'll need to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting your placement.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Longbridge Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to complete a DBS check before your work placement begins.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support adults in residential or home care settings.
  • Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
  • Mental health support worker: work alongside people with mental health needs.
  • Learning disability support worker: provide day-to-day care and support.
  • Early years practitioner: work in nursery or childcare settings with young children.
  • Social care administrator: coordinate care services and records.
  • Community health worker: support people to access health services locally.

What you could study next

  • Foundation Degree or BSc in Health and Social Care: a natural next step if you want to move into a graduate-level role or specialise in nursing, midwifery, or social work.
  • BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Health and Social Care: a shorter higher-education route if you prefer a more applied focus.
  • Nursing or Midwifery degree: for those aiming toward a registered clinical profession within the NHS.
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