Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Leicester. Classes run at WQE College. This two-year, full-time daytime course covers the knowledge and skills that underpin care work, including safeguarding, anatomy and physiology, infection control, equality and diversity, and person-centred approaches to care. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the Level 3 Health and Social Care Qualification is the right fit, and the college will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
Students wishing to develop knowledge and skills in the field of Health & Social Care including:
Building positive relationships
Equality, diversity and rights
Health, safety and security
Anatomy and physiology
Infection control
Personalisation and a person centred approach to care
Safeguarding
The impact of long-term physiological conditions
What you will learn
You'll learn how to build positive relationships with people in care settings.
You'll study equality, diversity, and rights in health and social care.
You'll cover health, safety, and security responsibilities in care environments.
You'll explore anatomy and physiology relevant to care practice.
You'll understand infection control procedures and why they matter.
You'll apply personalisation and person-centred approaches to care.
You'll learn how to recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns.
You'll examine the impact of long-term physiological conditions on individuals.
How you will learn
You'll study through classroom-based sessions at WQE College, five days a week during the day. Learning is a mix of taught sessions, group discussion, and practical tasks. Assessment is through a combination of coursework, assignments, and exams set by OCR. Some units are assessed through portfolio evidence that demonstrates your understanding in real care contexts.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. WQE College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting people with daily living in home or residential care.
Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Support worker: working with adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Senior care assistant: taking on a lead role in a care team after experience.
Early years practitioner: working in childcare settings with young children.
Community care worker: providing care and support in people's own homes.
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Leading and Managing Health and Social Care: moves you toward supervisory and management roles in care.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care: the route toward registered manager status.
Foundation Degree or BSc in Health and Social Care: university-level study for those wanting to specialise further or move into nursing, social work, or allied health professions.
