Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College. This full-time, daytime health and social care qualification covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in care settings across health and social care services. You'll study for one year, exploring topics such as human development, safeguarding, mental health, and person-centred care. Check the college website for the latest entry requirements; if you're unsure whether this level is right for you, an initial assessment will help confirm it.
Who this course is for
The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.
Entry requirements
Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.
What you will learn
You'll explore human growth and development across the life stages.
You'll study safeguarding principles and how to protect vulnerable people.
You'll learn about person-centred approaches to care and support.
You'll examine mental health conditions and how services respond to them.
You'll develop understanding of anatomy, physiology, and how the body works.
You'll look at communication skills used in health and social care settings.
You'll investigate the values and ethics that underpin care practice.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at The Sheffield College, combining taught content with assignments and projects. The BTEC National Foundation Diploma is assessed through coursework and unit-based assignments rather than traditional exams. You'll build a portfolio of evidence over the year that demonstrates your knowledge and understanding across the qualification's units.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting people in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Support worker: helping adults with disabilities or mental health needs.
Senior care assistant: taking on a lead role after gaining experience.
Early years practitioner: working with children in care or nursery settings.
Community care worker: delivering care and support in people's own homes.
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC National Diploma or Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care: a larger qualification that can strengthen a university application in nursing, social work, or allied health.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions): a one-year course recognised by UK universities as an entry route to nursing, midwifery, or social work degrees.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Health and Social Care: a work-based route for those already employed in a care role.
