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Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Harrow – Stanmore 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 Harrow. Classes run full-time at Stanmore College during the day. This free health and social care course covers communication in care settings, health and safety, safeguarding, and working with others in the sector. It takes one year to complete. The course suits anyone looking to build a health and social care qualification and move into care work.

Who this course is for

The Health and Social Care NCFE Cache Extended Diploma Level 2 provides essential knowledge and practical skills to work in the Health and Social Care sector.

Throughout the course you’ll gain an understanding of the principles of the industry. You will cover key topics such as effective communication in care settings, health and safety practices, safeguarding and protecting individuals, and working in partnership with others in the sector. You will also gain insights into supporting individuals with specific care needs.

This course is designed to prepare you for a variety of roles within the sector, giving you the skills needed to support children, young people, vulnerable adults, and the elderly. You will be required to complete 45 hours of industrial placement.

Upon completion, you’ll be ready to go into employment or pursue further study to prepare you for social work, nursing and other professions allied to health and medical care.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to communicate effectively in care settings
  • You'll understand health and safety practices in health and social care
  • You'll study safeguarding principles and how to protect individuals
  • You'll explore how to work in partnership with colleagues and other professionals
  • You'll gain knowledge of the core principles of the health and social care sector
  • You'll develop understanding of how to support individuals' wellbeing and independence

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Stanmore College. The NCFE Cache Extended Diploma is assessed through a combination of assignments, portfolio work, and practical tasks that reflect real care settings. You'll build evidence of your knowledge and skills throughout the year rather than sitting a single exam at the end.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

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

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care, the next step if you want to move into senior care roles or apply to nursing or social work degrees
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, useful if you want to move into a training or mentoring role within care
  • T Level in Health, a two-year technical qualification with an industry placement that opens routes into healthcare careers
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