Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College Peaks Campus. You'll study full-time during the day, covering the knowledge and skills needed to work in health and social care settings. The course takes one year to complete. Topics include person-centred care, safeguarding, communication, and supporting people with a range of needs. A free health and social care course for adults looking to build a solid foundation before entering the sector or moving into further study.
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 understand person-centred approaches to care and support.
You'll learn how to safeguard adults and vulnerable individuals.
You'll develop communication skills for working with service users and colleagues.
You'll explore equality, diversity, and inclusion in health and social care.
You'll study health and wellbeing, including how to support people with physical and mental health needs.
You'll learn about professional values and responsibilities in care settings.
You'll understand legislation and policy relevant to health and social care practice.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at The Sheffield College Peaks Campus. Assessment for the NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Health and Social Care (VRQ) is through coursework and assignments. You'll have an initial assessment before you start to confirm this is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College Peaks 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 within a care team.
Community care worker: deliver care and support in people's own homes.
Domiciliary care worker: provide personal care and daily living support.
Residential support worker: support individuals in supported living environments.
What you could study next
With a Level 3 health and social care qualification, you could move into higher-level study or specialist training.
Level 4 or 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care: for those moving into supervisory or management roles.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health): a route into nursing, social work, or allied health degrees at university.
Nursing Associate or Nursing Degree Apprenticeship: for those aiming to register with the NMC as a nurse.
