Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College. You'll study full-time during the day, completing the course over one year. The course covers the knowledge and values that underpin work in health and social care settings, from safeguarding and person-centred care to communication and equality. It's a solid health and social care qualification for anyone looking to move into care work or build on existing experience. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Level 3 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 the principles of person-centred care and how they apply in practice.
You'll learn how safeguarding works and your responsibilities in protecting vulnerable people.
You'll study communication skills relevant to health and social care environments.
You'll examine equality, diversity, and inclusion in care settings.
You'll develop understanding of health, wellbeing, and the factors that affect them.
You'll look at professional values and ethical practice in adult social care.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at The Sheffield College, with tutor-led teaching and group discussion. Assessment for the NCFE Award is through coursework and written tasks. There are no formal written exams. Your progress will be assessed through assignments that relate to real care scenarios and professional practice.
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: support people in their homes or residential 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: step up with experience and further training
Domiciliary care worker: provide personal care and support in people's homes
Residential care worker: support residents in care homes day to day
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the qualification most employers require for senior care roles; builds directly on this Award.
Level 4 Certificate in Leading and Managing Adult Care: suited to those moving into supervisory or team leader positions.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health): a route into nursing, social work, or allied health degrees at university.
