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Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Birmingham – South & City College Birmingham Hall 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 Hall Green Campus. This two-year, full-time daytime health and social care qualification gives you a broad grounding in the sector. You'll study communication, equality and diversity, health and safety, human development across the life stages, sociological perspectives, and safeguarding adults. You'll also complete a work placement, which requires a DBS check. The course can lead directly into employment or on to university-level study in a health or social care related subject.

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 develop effective communication skills for health and social care settings.
  • You'll explore equality, diversity, and rights as they apply to care practice.
  • You'll study health, safety, and security responsibilities in care environments.
  • You'll examine how people develop physically, emotionally, and socially across the life stages.
  • You'll look at sociological perspectives and how they shape care delivery.
  • You'll learn how to recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns for adults.
  • You'll gain hands-on experience through a supervised work placement.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at South & City College Birmingham Hall Green Campus, covering theory and practical application across the units. Assessment includes assignments, projects, and coursework completed throughout the two years. Your work placement is also a required part of the qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. South & City College Birmingham Hall Green Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (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 with children in nursery or care settings.
  • Community care worker: providing care and support in people's homes.
  • Senior care assistant: taking on a lead role within a care team.

What you could study next

  • Degree in Nursing or Midwifery (BSc): the most direct route into registered nursing or midwifery via a university programme.
  • Degree in Social Work (BA): leads to a career as a qualified social worker.
  • Degree in Counselling or Psychology: opens routes into mental health and therapeutic support roles.
  • Level 4 or 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care: for those moving into management within care services.
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