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Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Loughborough – Main Campus

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Loughborough. Classes run at Main Campus. You'll need at least five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including English and Maths. This two-year, full-time daytime health and social care qualification covers supporting people with physical and emotional care, daily living needs, and healthcare procedures. Topics include safeguarding, mental health, dementia awareness, and communication. You'll also complete 125 hours of work placement, giving you direct experience in care settings. A DBS check is required before placement.

Who this course is for

This course will suit people who are interested in the health and social care services. It is relevant for people who would like to work in nursing, social work, home/day care, or residential care, as well as in more general careers involving work with children, young people, adults, or older people.

Entry requirements

At least five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including English and Maths.

A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for courses involving work placement and will be required before going into employment.

What you will learn

  • You'll study how to support individuals with physical and emotional care needs.
  • You'll explore human growth and development across the lifespan.
  • You'll learn about safeguarding, equality, and diversity in care settings.
  • You'll examine psychological and sociological perspectives in health and social care.
  • You'll cover infection prevention, communication, and reflective practice.
  • You'll develop knowledge of mental health, dementia awareness, and empowerment.
  • You'll complete 125 hours of work placement in a real care environment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom theory sessions, guest speakers from the health and social care sector, and structured work experience. Year 1 and Year 2 each include a set of taught modules covering distinct areas of care practice. Assessment is through coursework and assignments completed across the two years. Work placement runs alongside your studies, with 72 hours in Year 1 and further hours in Year 2.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to apply for an enhanced DBS check as part of your work placement module. This costs approximately £50. Some trips and visits are offered during the course and may also carry a cost. Main Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support adults with daily living needs in residential or home care.
  • Senior care worker: take on a lead role in a care home or supported living setting.
  • Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private healthcare settings.
  • Social care worker: work with adults or young people in community or residential services.
  • Mental health support worker: provide day-to-day support for people with mental health conditions.
  • Early years worker: work with children in nursery, school, or family support settings.

What you could study next

A level 3 health and social care qualification opens several routes into further study. You could apply for a degree in Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work, Physiotherapy, or Radiography. Many universities accept this Extended Diploma as part of their entry requirements. You might also consider a Level 4 or Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care if you want to move into a management role without going to university.

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