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Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Leeds – Lawnswood School

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Leeds. Classes run at Lawnswood School. This two-year, full-time daytime health and social care course covers human development, care practice, individual needs, and psychological perspectives. You'll sit exams and complete controlled assessments across eight units over Years 12 and 13. Entry requires GCSE grade 4 or above in English Language, Maths, and a Science subject, plus a Level 2 qualification in a related subject.

Who this course is for

Knowledge & Skills gained: The course is designed to cover a variety of topics that prepare students to work in Health and Social Care/ NHS careers in a professional capacity.

Completion of 4 units in Year 12 Unit 1: Human Lifespan and development Exam Unit 2: Working in Health & Social care Exam Unit 5: Meeting Individual Care and support needs controlled assessment unit. Unit 14: Psychological perspectives controlled assessment unit.

Completion of 4 units in Year 13 Unit 4: Enquiries into current research in health and social care Exam Unit 7: Principles of Safe Practice in Health and Social care controlled assessment unit. Unit 8: Public health controlled assessment unit. Unit 19: Nutritional health controlled assessment unit.

Entry requirements

4+ in GCSE English Language and/or 4+ in GCSE Maths and a 4+ in any GCSE Science and a level 2 qualification in a related subject

What you will learn

  • You'll explore human lifespan and development across all life stages.
  • You'll study the principles and values of working in health and social care settings.
  • You'll examine how individual care and support needs are identified and met.
  • You'll apply psychological perspectives to health and social care practice.
  • You'll develop the knowledge needed to work professionally in NHS and care careers.

How you will learn

You'll be assessed through a mix of written exams and controlled assessments. Units 1 and 2 are assessed by exam. Units 5 and 14 are assessed through controlled assessment tasks completed in class. Teaching is classroom based, full-time across two academic years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Lawnswood School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: supporting adults or older people in care settings.
  • Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or community roles.
  • Mental health support worker: working alongside people with mental health needs.
  • Social care worker: supporting vulnerable adults or children in the community.
  • Early years practitioner: working with young children in nursery or school settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 or 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care: the next step for supervisory or specialist roles in adult care.
  • BSc (Hons) Nursing or Social Work degree: university entry for those aiming toward registered professional status.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Health and Social Care: a shorter higher-education route before committing to a full degree.
  • BTEC Higher National Diploma in Health and Social Care: a two-year higher-level alternative to a full degree.
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