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Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Welwyn Garden City – Oaklands College Welwyn Garden City Campus

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Welwyn Garden City. Classes run at Oaklands College Welwyn Garden City Campus. You'll need a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grades 9 to 3, including a grade 4 in maths or English, plus a Level 1 qualification and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. The course runs full-time over 36 weeks and covers the skills and knowledge needed to work in a care setting. You'll also complete a supervised work placement across a variety of health and social care settings.

Who this course is for

This course provides you with the opportunity to acquire the skills and knowledge needed to work with a care setting.

You will gain valuable vocational experience through a supervised work placement in a variety of Health and Social Care setings.

Entry requirements

A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 9 - 3 including a grade 4 in either maths or English and a Level 1 qualification (with an opportunity to retake only one core GCSE). A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).

What you will learn

  • You'll develop the skills needed to support people in a range of care settings.
  • You'll learn about safeguarding, person-centred care, and the principles of health and social care practice.
  • You'll understand how to communicate effectively with individuals and their families.
  • You'll explore health, safety, and wellbeing in care environments.
  • You'll gain practical vocational experience through a supervised work placement.
  • You'll build knowledge of equality, diversity, and inclusion in care contexts.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Oaklands College Welwyn Garden City Campus, combined with a supervised work placement in a health or social care setting. Assessment includes written assignments, practical observations during your placement, and portfolio evidence. The work placement element gives you direct experience of working with people in a care environment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Oaklands College Welwyn Garden City Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to complete an enhanced DBS check before your work placement begins.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support people in residential or home care settings.
  • Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in hospitals or community health.
  • Support worker: work with adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
  • Domiciliary care worker: provide personal care and support in people's homes.
  • Day centre support worker: help run activities and care in day services.
  • Residential childcare worker: support young people in residential care settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults): the next step if you want to move into a senior or supervisory care role.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care: a broader qualification that can support entry to nursing, social work, or allied health degree programmes.
  • Apprenticeship in Adult Care (Level 3): earn while you learn in a paid care role, working toward a recognised qualification.
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