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Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Birmingham – South & City College Birmingham Bordesley Green 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 Birmingham. Classes run at South & City College Birmingham Bordesley Green Campus. You'll study full-time over two years, covering how care is delivered across different life stages, communication, equality and diversity, safeguarding, and health and safety in care settings. You'll also complete a work placement, which means you gain practical experience alongside your studies. This is a broad health and social care qualification that opens doors to employment in the sector or progression to university-level study.

Who this course is for

This health and social care diploma is a two-year Level 3 course for school leavers and adults. The sector is one of the most varied, fastest growing and largest employment areas. A career in healthcare is rewarding and filled with amazing opportunities to progress. This qualification will provide a broad overview of the sector and you will develop an insight into the factors that affect individuals throughout their life, the roles and responsibilities of those working in this field, and the ways in which high quality care is provided. The course is ideal if you wish to progress onto university to study a health and social care related discipline or go into entry-employment.

Entry requirements

You must have either:

� A minimum of 5 GCSEs grade 9-4 including English language and maths � A relevant Level 2 qualification (such as NCFE CACHE Level 2 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care, BTEC Level 2 Health and Social Care or GCSE Health and Social Care) at Merit or grade C and GCSE English language and maths at a grade 4 or above

You will also be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in order to undertake placement.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how individuals develop and change across life stages.
  • You'll study the roles and responsibilities of people working in health and social care.
  • You'll learn how high-quality care is planned and delivered.
  • You'll develop communication skills relevant to care settings.
  • You'll examine equality, diversity, and rights in health and social care.
  • You'll cover health, safety, and security in care environments.
  • You'll study sociological perspectives on health and social care.
  • You'll learn about safeguarding adults and protecting vulnerable people.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the Bordesley Green Campus. Assessment includes coursework and assignments completed throughout the two years. You'll also attend a work placement, which forms part of the qualification. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required before placement begins.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. South & City College Birmingham Bordesley Green Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to complete a DBS check before your work placement begins.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: supporting adults in residential or home care settings.
  • Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
  • Support worker: working with adults with disabilities or mental health needs.
  • Early years practitioner: working in childcare or nursery settings.
  • Community care worker: delivering care in people's own homes.
  • Social care administrator: coordinating care plans and records.

What you could study next

  • A university degree in Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work, or Counselling. This qualification is designed to meet entry requirements for health-related degree courses.
  • Level 4 or Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care. Suited to those who want to move into supervisory or management roles in the sector.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions). An alternative university entry route if you want to change direction after completing this qualification.
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