Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Lincoln – Lincoln College

Name: Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Lincoln – Lincoln College
Availability: InStock

CostFREE

Duration35 weeks

LevelLevel 3

DeliveryClassroom based

Start1 Sep 2026

Study modeFull-time

AttendanceDaytime

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About this course

Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Lincoln. Classes run at Lincoln College, full-time during the day. You'll study a mix of core and optional units covering the knowledge and skills needed to work in health and social care settings. The course runs for 35 weeks and includes three industry placements, giving you hands-on experience alongside your classroom learning. This is a level 3 health and social care qualification that prepares you for roles such as care assistant and opens doors to further study in the sector.

Who this course is for

Are you someone who really cares about people? Are you resilient enough to help people through old age, illness and disability, offering them dignity and respect? If the answer is yes, then a career in health and social care may be for you!

This course provides a general introduction to health and social care. You will study a combination of core and optional units and spend a significant amount of time in industry via three industry placements over two years.

Our expectations of you are high because this is a challenging industry that demands high standards.

You’ll be expected to organise your workload and develop both research and study skills over the duration of the course.

During the course, you’ll study:

Human lifespan Working in health and social care Meeting individual care and support needs Principles of safe practice

What you will learn

You'll explore the values and principles that underpin health and social care practice, including dignity and respect.
You'll study how to support individuals through old age, illness, and disability.
You'll learn about safeguarding, health and safety, and your duty of care.
You'll develop understanding of person-centred approaches to care.
You'll examine mental health, dementia, and other conditions common in care settings.
You'll build knowledge of communication skills needed to work effectively with individuals and their families.
You'll gain practical experience through three industry placements in real care environments.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Lincoln College, combining taught content with independent study. Assessment is through a combination of coursework, assignments, and evidence gathered during your industry placements. The three placements are a core part of the course, and your performance in them contributes to your overall assessment. Lincoln College sets high expectations for attendance and engagement throughout.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Lincoln College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

Care assistant: supporting individuals in residential or home care settings.
Support worker: helping people with disabilities or mental health needs live independently.
Healthcare assistant: working alongside clinical staff in hospitals or GP practices.
Senior care assistant: taking on a lead role within a care team after gaining experience.
Domiciliary care worker: providing personal care and support in people's own homes.
Day centre support worker: running activities and providing care in a day service setting.

What you could study next

Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (NVQ-style): the work-based qualification many employers require for senior roles and which supports registration with professional bodies.
Level 4 Certificate in Leading and Managing Health and Social Care: suited to those moving into supervisory or team leader positions.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions): a route into nursing, social work, or allied health degrees at university.

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