Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Leyland. Classes run at Runshaw College. You'll need at least five GCSEs at grade C/Level 4 or above, including Maths or English Language at Level 4 or higher. This two-year, full-time daytime course covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in health and social care settings. You'll study topics such as human development, safeguarding, mental health, and care values.
Who this course is for
16-19 year olds
Entry requirements
Minimum of 5x Grade C/Level 4 including either Maths or English Language at Level 4 or above, and no less than a Level 3 in the other.
What you will learn
You'll explore human growth and development across the life stages.
You'll study safeguarding and protection in health and social care.
You'll learn about mental health conditions and how they are supported.
You'll examine the values and ethics that underpin care practice.
You'll develop understanding of anatomy, physiology, and how the body works.
You'll look at how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll build skills in communication for professional care environments.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at Runshaw College through a mix of taught sessions, group work, and independent study. Assessment is coursework-based, using assignments and projects rather than formal exams. You'll build a portfolio of evidence across the two years that demonstrates your knowledge and skills.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Runshaw College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Mental health support worker: working with people experiencing mental health conditions.
Learning disability support worker: providing day-to-day support to adults with disabilities.
Early years practitioner: working with children in nursery or care settings.
Community care worker: delivering care and support in people's own homes.
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC National Diploma or Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care: a larger qualification that can strengthen a university application or open more senior roles.
Foundation Degree or BSc in Health and Social Care: university-level study for those looking to move into registered or specialist roles.
Nursing Associate or Nursing Degree Apprenticeship: a route into registered nursing for those already working in a care setting.
