Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Nottingham – Nottingham College City Hub

Name: Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Nottingham – Nottingham College City Hub
Availability: InStock

CostFREE

Duration2 years

LevelLevel 3

DeliveryClassroom based

StartFlexible

Study modeFull-time

AttendanceDaytime

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About this course

Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Nottingham. Classes run at Nottingham College City Hub. You'll study full-time over two years, spending two days a week on placement in healthcare settings such as care homes. The course covers human development, anatomy and physiology, mental wellbeing, dementia care, and public health, alongside essay writing and academic research skills. A DBS check is required for placement; the college arranges this. Entry requires 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including English Language, Science, and Maths.

Who this course is for

This course is perfect if you would like a career in the health sector.

Entry requirements

You’ll need 5 GCSEs at grades 9-4, including English Language, Science and Maths – all of these must be grades 9-4. You can also gain a place by having a relevant Level 2 vocational qualification with English and Maths GCSE grades 9-4.

Students must be aged 16-18.

What you will learn

You'll study human lifespan development and how people change across their lives.
You'll learn anatomy and physiology relevant to health and social care settings.
You'll explore sociological perspectives and how society shapes health outcomes.
You'll develop knowledge of mental wellbeing and physiological disorders.
You'll cover dementia care, nutritional health, and promoting public health.
You'll learn principles of safe practice and meeting individual care and support needs.
You'll build academic skills including essay writing and Harvard referencing.
You'll gain practical experience through mandatory work placement in healthcare settings.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and two days a week on work placement across a range of healthcare settings. Assessment is through assignments, research tasks, and portfolio evidence from your placement. You'll also attend a personal and social development session for one hour each week. A DBS check is a mandatory part of the course; the college arranges this for you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nottingham College City Hub will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to complete a DBS check before beginning your placement; the college arranges this as part of the course.

Where next

Jobs you could do

Care assistant: support people in care homes or in the community.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Mental health support worker: work with people experiencing mental health conditions.
Dementia care worker: specialist support in residential or community settings.
Social care worker: help individuals with daily living and independence.
Early years practitioner: work with children in nursery or care settings.
Community health worker: support public health programmes and outreach.

What you could study next

Foundation Degree or BSc in Health and Social Care: the BTEC Extended Diploma meets typical university entry requirements, so you can progress directly to a degree in nursing, social work, or health and social care.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (NVQ-style): if you move into paid care work, this qualification is recognised for career development in adult social care.
Nursing Associate (Level 5 Apprenticeship): a work-based route into registered nursing for those already employed in a healthcare setting.

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