Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Wakefield – Wakefield College

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start30 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Wakefield. Classes run at Wakefield College, with full-time daytime study across one year. You'll need four GCSEs at Grade 9 - 3, including English or Maths, to enrol. The course covers supporting people with physical and emotional care, daily living needs, and healthcare procedures. You'll also gain hands-on placement experience in care homes, day care settings, or charity organisations. Topics include safeguarding, communication, equality and diversity, and human growth and development. A strong foundation for anyone pursuing a health and social care qualification and a career in care.

Who this course is for

This Health and Social Care study programmes provide the knowledge needed when working in a health and social care environments, caring for young people, adults, and the elderly.

The programme covers a wide range of areas including; supporting individuals with their physical and emotional care, daily living needs and health care procedures.

Level 2 learners will have placement experience in either care homes, charity organisations or day care settings, when tutors consider that learners are placement ready and can work professionally.

The average salary you could expect to earn working in the Health and Social Care sector is from the minimum wage for a care assistant up to £30,000 for a setting manager.

Please Note: Work placement opportunities will be available at all levels.

Your learning will take place through a wide range of activities including written assignments (including leaflet and poster making), practical activities, discussions, visiting speakers, tutor presentations, group work, workshops, creating materials and resources, and practical experience in both the classroom and if appropriate within a Health & Social Care setting.

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at Grade 9-3, one will be either English or Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore equality, diversity and rights in health and social care settings.
  • You'll study human growth and development across the life course.
  • You'll learn how to support individuals with physical and emotional care needs.
  • You'll develop communication skills for working in care environments.
  • You'll understand safeguarding and protection responsibilities.
  • You'll learn about daily living support and healthcare procedures.
  • You'll gain practical experience through placement in care homes, day care settings, or charity organisations.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom through written assignments, poster and leaflet making, group work, discussions, workshops, and tutor presentations. Visiting speakers and practical activities are also part of the programme. Assessment at Level 2 includes oral questioning, portfolio building, written assignments, posters, and practical tasks. Where appropriate, learning also takes place in a health and social care setting during work placement.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wakefield College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support adults and elderly people in care homes or at home.
  • Support worker: help individuals with daily living needs in community settings.
  • Healthcare assistant: assist clinical staff in hospitals or GP practices.
  • Day care worker: support service users in day care or charity settings.
  • Domiciliary care worker: provide personal care in people's own homes.
  • Residential care worker: work in residential settings supporting vulnerable adults.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care: the natural next step if you complete this course with the right grades. Opens doors to senior care roles and higher education.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions): a route into university-level study in nursing, social work, or allied health.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you want to move into a training or mentoring role within care.

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