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 the knowledge and skills that underpin work in health and social care settings, covering topics such as safeguarding, person-centred care, communication, and health and wellbeing. The course takes one year to complete. 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. A level 3 health and social care qualification opens doors to roles supporting adults and young people in care settings.
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 the principles of health and social care, including person-centred approaches.
You'll learn how safeguarding works in practice and your responsibilities within it.
You'll develop communication skills for working with individuals, families, and colleagues.
You'll study health and wellbeing, including how physical and mental health affect daily life.
You'll understand equality, diversity, and inclusion in care settings.
You'll examine professional values and the duty of care in health and social care work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at The Sheffield College Peaks Campus. Assessment for the NCFE Award is through coursework and written assignments. You'll build a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your knowledge across the units. There is no external exam for this qualification.
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: supporting adults with daily living in residential or home care.
Support worker: working with people with physical or learning disabilities.
Healthcare assistant: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Community care worker: delivering care in people's own homes.
Mental health support worker: supporting people with mental health needs.
Residential childcare worker: working with young people in care homes.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (NVQ-style): the work-based qualification many employers look for in senior care roles. Often studied alongside employment.
Level 4 Certificate or Diploma in Adult Care: a step toward team leader or deputy manager roles.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health): if you're considering a degree in nursing, social work, or occupational therapy, an Access course is the recognised route into university.
