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

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start30 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Selby. Classes run at Selby College, full-time during the day, over one year. You'll study how to support people with their physical and emotional care, daily living needs, and healthcare procedures. Topics include safeguarding, communication, equality and diversity, and human growth and development. You'll also gain hands-on placement experience in care homes, charity organisations, or day care settings. To enrol, you'll need four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English or Maths.

Who this course is for

This Health and Social Care study programmes provide the knowledge needed when working in a health and social care environments, caring for young people, adults, and the elderly.

The programme covers a wide range of areas including; supporting individuals with their physical and emotional care, daily living needs and health care procedures.

Level 2 learners will have placement experience in either care homes, charity organisations or day care settings, when tutors consider that learners are placement ready and can work professionally.

The average salary you could expect to earn working in the Health and Social Care sector is from the minimum wage for a care assistant up to £30,000 for a setting manager.

Please Note: Work placement opportunities will be available at all levels.

Your learning will take place through a wide range of activities including written assignments (including leaflet and poster making), practical activities, discussions, visiting speakers, tutor presentations, group work, workshops, creating materials and resources, and practical experience in both the classroom and if appropriate within a Health & Social Care setting.

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at Grade 9-3, one will be either English or Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to support individuals with physical and emotional care needs
  • You'll study safeguarding and protection in health and social care settings
  • You'll explore equality, diversity, and rights in health and social care
  • You'll develop communication skills for working with individuals and teams
  • You'll understand human growth and development across the lifespan
  • You'll learn about daily living needs and healthcare procedures
  • You'll gain practical experience through placement in care homes, charities, or day care settings

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of written assignments, practical activities, group discussions, visiting speakers, tutor presentations, workshops, and creating materials and resources. Assessment at Level 2 includes oral questioning, portfolio building, posters, written assignments, and practical tasks. Where appropriate, learning also takes place in a real health and social care setting through work placement.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: supporting adults or elderly people day to day
  • Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in care settings
  • Support worker: helping individuals with learning disabilities or mental health needs
  • Domiciliary care worker: providing care in people's own homes
  • Day care support worker: working in community day care settings
  • Residential care worker: supporting residents in care homes

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care: the natural next step if you want to move into supervisory roles or apply to university nursing or social work programmes
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you're interested in moving into a teaching or training role within the sector
  • T Level in Health: a two-year Level 3 programme combining classroom study with an industry placement, recognised for higher education entry

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