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Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Liverpool – The Learning Exchange – Part-time

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Liverpool. Classes run at The Learning Exchange. Daytime sessions run part-time over one year, giving you time to balance study with other commitments. You'll build knowledge across core health and social care topics, and there's an opportunity to gain hands-on experience through a work placement. The course prepares you for entry-level roles in care or for further study in the sector. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.

Who this course is for

This intermediate level course prepares you for a career in the Health and Social Care sector. You will be led by dedicated tutors with experience in a variety of sectors. The aim of this course is to provide you with knowledge and understanding of core subject areas in health and social care, giving you access to further studies or a position within the workplace. There will be an opportunity to attend work placement, where you can gain hands-on experience of your sector, alongsside the support of your tutor. This qualification will be graded A*-D and will be assessed using a range of methods. After gaining your qualification, this will give you an opportunity to work within the health and care sector as a health care assistant.

Entry requirements

Please vist: https://www.liv-coll.ac.uk/courses/Health-and-Social-Care-Level-2-Diploma

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the principles of health and social care practice
  • You'll learn how to support individuals' physical and emotional wellbeing
  • You'll explore safeguarding and how to protect vulnerable people
  • You'll study communication skills used in care settings
  • You'll learn about equality, diversity, and inclusion in health and social care
  • You'll gain practical experience through a work placement in a care environment
  • You'll develop knowledge of health, safety, and risk management in care settings

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions led by tutors with experience in the sector. Assessment is a mix of written assignments and practical work, including a work placement where you apply your learning in a real care environment. Your tutor will guide you through each unit and support you as you build your knowledge.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Learning Exchange will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: supporting adults with daily living in care homes or at home
  • Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings
  • Support worker: working with adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs
  • Home care worker: providing personal care and support in people's own homes
  • Residential care worker: supporting residents in supported living or care homes

What you could study next

A Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care is the natural next step. It opens doors to senior care roles and supervisory positions. From there, you could move into an Access to HE Diploma in Nursing or Allied Health, which prepares you for university-level study in nursing, midwifery, or social work.

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