Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus. You'll study full-time during the day over one year, covering the knowledge and skills needed to work in health and social care settings. The course explores topics such as person-centred care, safeguarding, communication, and health and wellbeing. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm that this level 3 health and social care qualification is the right starting point for you.
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 person-centred approaches to care and support
You'll learn about safeguarding adults and children
You'll develop communication skills for health and social care settings
You'll study health, wellbeing, and factors that affect them
You'll understand equality, diversity, and inclusion in care
You'll examine professional values and responsibilities in the sector
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Hillsborough Campus. Assessment for the NCFE Level 3 Award in Health and Social Care (VRQ) is through coursework and assignments. Check the centre's website for the most up-to-date details on assessment requirements for this course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults with daily living in care homes or at home
Support worker: helping people with physical or learning disabilities
Healthcare assistant: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings
Home care worker: providing personal care in clients' own homes
Residential care worker: working in supported or residential settings
Mental health support worker: supporting people with mental health needs
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (NVQ): the work-based qualification many employers require for senior care roles and career progression.
Level 4 or 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care: for those moving into supervisory or management positions.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health): a route into nursing, social work, or allied health degrees at university.
