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

Name: Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Wigston – Wigston College
Availability: InStock

CostFREE

Duration2 years

LevelLevel 3

DeliveryClassroom based

Start26 Aug 2026

Study modeFull-time

AttendanceDaytime

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About this course

Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Wigston. Classes run at Wigston College. You'll need grades 55 in Science and grade 4 in English to apply. This two-year, full-time daytime health and social care qualification covers equality, diversity and rights, health and safety, person-centred care, and mental health. It's designed to prepare you for undergraduate study in health or social care.

Who this course is for

Our Certificate in Health and Social Care will develop knowledge, understanding and skills that will prepare students for progression to undergraduate study. It covers equality, diversity and rights, health and safety and person-centred approaches to care and mental health.

Entry requirements

Grades 55 in Science and Grade 4 in English.

What you will learn

You'll explore equality, diversity and rights in health and social care settings.
You'll study health and safety responsibilities and how they apply in care environments.
You'll examine person-centred approaches to supporting individuals.
You'll develop knowledge of mental health conditions and how care services respond to them.
You'll build understanding of how care services are structured and regulated in the UK.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom at Wigston College across two full-time years. Assessment is through a combination of coursework and examinations, as required by the OCR Cambridge Advanced National specification. Your work will be assessed against set criteria throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

Care assistant: support adults with daily living in care homes or the community.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Mental health support worker: work alongside people managing mental health conditions.
Social care worker: help individuals access services and live independently.
Residential support worker: provide care and support in residential settings.

What you could study next

This level 3 health and social care certificate is designed as a route into higher education. You could progress to a Foundation Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Social Work, or Health and Social Care. A degree in nursing leads to NMC registration as a registered nurse. A degree in social work leads to Social Work England registration. Both are required to practise in those regulated roles.

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