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Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Manchester – The Manchester College Openshaw Campus

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 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 Manchester. Classes run at The Manchester College Openshaw Campus, full-time during the day. The course is developed in collaboration with employers and includes an external work placement in the health and social care sector. You'll practise healthcare procedures hands-on and study the theory behind them. The course typically takes one year. A free health and social care course for adults looking to build a solid foundation before progressing to T Levels or further study.

Who this course is for

This course is part of our Industry Excellence Academy and is designed to support your transition to T Levels. The course has been developed in collaboration with employers and businesses so that the content meets the needs of industry and prepares you for your future career.

Through an external work placement within the Health and Social Care sector, you will have the ability to confidently practice health care procedures and understand the theory behind them.

You can expect to study:

Human Growth and Development

Safeguarding and Protection in Health and Social Care

Equality, Diversity and Rights in Health and Social Care

Communication in Health and Social Care

Infection prevention and control in Health and Social Care

Working in Health and Social Care

Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care

Those successful in gaining a place on the Transition Programmes will be eligible for the ‘T Award’, a package of benefits that includes:

  • £300 per year bursary*
  • Curriculum based incentives
  • Free branded work wear
  • Opportunity to take part in exciting college-wide competitions
  • Minimum 20% delivery by industry experts
  • Access to industry standard laptop* (as appropriate)
  • Minimum 15- day industry placement
  • Digital upskilling
  • Master classes
  • And much more

*Subject to requirements including 95% attendance, positive attitude and grade profile.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to carry out health care procedures safely and correctly.
  • You'll understand the theory behind care practices in real workplace settings.
  • You'll study topics developed directly with employers to reflect what the sector needs.
  • You'll develop knowledge of health and social care values, including dignity, safeguarding, and person-centred care.
  • You'll gain practical experience through an external work placement in the health and social care sector.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at The Manchester College Openshaw Campus, combined with an external work placement in the health and social care sector. Assessment is through coursework, practical tasks, and evidence gathered during your placement. The classroom-based element covers the underpinning theory, while the placement lets you apply what you've learned in a real care environment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Manchester College Openshaw Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support people in their daily lives at home or in care settings.
  • Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in hospitals or community settings.
  • Social care worker: work with adults or young people who need support.
  • Residential support worker: provide care in supported living or residential homes.
  • Domiciliary care worker: deliver personal care to people in their own homes.

What you could study next

  • T Level in Health (available at some colleges): the natural next step this course is designed to prepare you for, combining classroom study with an industry placement.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: a full Level 3 qualification that meets requirements for senior care roles and further study.
  • Level 3 Applied Science or related qualifications: if you want to move toward nursing, midwifery, or allied health professions at university.
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