Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Lincoln. Classes run at Sir William Robertson Academy, full-time over two years. The course is free for some learners and fees may apply for others. A bursary fund may be available to help with costs. You'll need five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including English and Maths, to apply. This health and social care qualification covers the knowledge and skills needed to work across health and social care settings, or to progress to higher education.
Who this course is for
The NCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Award, Certificate and Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care have been designed to enable learners to access Higher Education or assist with progression into the workplace.
The Health and Social Care sector is undergoing radical and rapid change. Developments in frontline health and social care mean there's a demand for well-trained and multiskilled people across a range of rewarding employment opportunities. Opportunities are expanding in certain fields with, for example, significant recruitment to health visitor and social worker roles.
Entry requirements
5 GCSEs (9-4) including English and Maths
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of health and social care principles and practice.
You'll explore how care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll study safeguarding, person-centred care, and duty of care.
You'll learn about human development across the life stages.
You'll understand mental health, disability, and long-term conditions in care contexts.
You'll build skills in communication and professional practice within care settings.
You'll examine health promotion and factors affecting health and wellbeing.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Sir William Robertson Academy. Assessment is through a combination of coursework, assignments, and externally assessed components. You'll build a portfolio of evidence alongside written tasks that test your understanding of health and social care topics. Full-time daytime attendance is required across the two-year course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Sir William Robertson Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support people in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Mental health support worker: work with people experiencing mental health conditions.
Learning disability support worker: provide day-to-day care and independence support.
Senior care assistant: take on a lead role within a care team.
Early years practitioner: work in nursery or childcare settings with young children.
What you could study next
Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care: a two-year higher education route, often studied while working in the sector.
BSc (Hons) in Health and Social Care: a full undergraduate degree for those wanting to move into management, policy, or specialist practice.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care: for those moving into supervisory or management roles in care settings.
