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

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Manchester. Classes run at The Manchester College Openshaw Campus, full-time during the day. This level 3 health and social care qualification covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in health and social care or progress to a related degree. You'll study topics including human lifespan development alongside other internally and externally assessed units. The course takes one year to complete.

Who this course is for

This qualification has been designed to provide in-depth knowledge and skills for the health and social care sector. It supports progression to a variety of health and social care related degrees.

The qualification will give you the skills and knowledge essential for progression to Higher Education or employment opportunities within the Health and Social Care Sector.

This programme is made up of a number of internally and externally assessed modules including:

  • Human Lifespan Development
  • Working in Health and Social Care
  • Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs
  • Principles of Safe Practice in Health and Social Care
  • Physiological Disorders and their Care
  • Nutritional Health
  • This course is also available as an evening course.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore human lifespan development and how it shapes care needs.
  • You'll develop knowledge of health and social care principles and practice.
  • You'll study the values and ethics that underpin care work.
  • You'll build understanding of how services are organised and delivered in the UK.
  • You'll learn how to communicate effectively with people who use care services.
  • You'll examine factors that affect health and wellbeing across different life stages.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at The Manchester College Openshaw Campus. Assessment is a mix of internal and external methods. Internal assessments are completed through assignments and coursework. External assessments are set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. Your tutor will guide you through both types throughout the year.

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 residential or home care settings.
  • Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
  • Support worker: work with adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
  • Senior care assistant: take on a lead role in a care team after gaining experience.
  • Early years practitioner: work with children in nursery or care settings.
  • Community care worker: deliver care and support in people's own homes.

What you could study next

  • Pearson Edexcel BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Health and Social Care (Level 4): a natural next step if you want to continue in higher education.
  • Degree in Nursing, Social Work, or Allied Health: this qualification supports entry to a range of health and social care degrees at UK universities.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (NVQ): if you move into employment, this work-based qualification is widely required for senior care roles.
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