Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College Peaks Campus, full-time during the day. You'll study a broad health and social care qualification covering topics such as human development, safeguarding, mental health, and working in care settings. The course takes one year to complete. Entry requirements are set by the college, so check their website for the latest details before you apply.
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 mental health conditions and approaches to support.
You'll examine how health and social care services are organised in the UK.
You'll develop understanding of anatomy, physiology, and how the body works.
You'll look at communication skills used in professional care settings.
You'll consider ethical issues and values that shape care practice.
How you will learn
The BTEC Extended Diploma is assessed through a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally set examinations. Assignments are completed throughout the year and marked by your tutors. Some units are assessed by Pearson Edexcel through set tasks or exams. Classes are classroom-based, full-time, during the day at Peaks Campus.
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.
Mental health support worker: work alongside people with mental health needs.
Learning disability support worker: provide day-to-day care and independence support.
Senior care assistant: take on a lead role within a care team.
Early years practitioner: work in nursery or childcare settings with young children.
What you could study next
Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Health and Social Care: a higher-level qualification for those moving toward supervisory or specialist roles.
Nursing Associate or Nursing degree (via university): the BTEC Extended Diploma is accepted by many universities as an entry qualification for nursing and allied health programmes.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (NVQ-style): a work-based qualification recognised in regulated care roles, often completed alongside employment.
