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Free Level 3 Social Care Course in Castleford

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start30 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Social Care Course in Castleford. Classes run at Castleford College, full-time during the day. You'll build the knowledge and skills needed to work across a range of social care support settings. The course includes mandatory units covering core practice areas, and you'll complete a work placement in a social care setting as part of your studies. This level 3 social care qualification takes two years to complete. Entry requires five GCSEs at Grade 4 to 9, including English Language, with Maths no lower than Grade 3.

Who this course is for

This qualification is designed to provide learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to develop competence as a social care worker in a range of social care support settings. This qualification develops the knowledge and skills needed when working in social care settings. It contains mandatory units which allow the learner to develop the knowledge and skills which are required for the role.

During the course, students will complete a work placement within a social care setting, allowing them to further develop their skills and apply them in practice. Placement could be in a setting such as the below:

  • Residential or nursing homes
  • Domiciliary care
  • Day centres
  • Some clinical healthcare settings
  • Community settings
  • Children’s home
  • Supported housing
  • Day centre
  • Homeless shelter
  • Supported living

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs Grade 4-9, including English Language.

Maths should not be below a Grade 3.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop the knowledge and skills required for a social care worker role.
  • You'll learn how to support people in a range of social care settings.
  • You'll study mandatory units covering core competencies for the role.
  • You'll apply your learning through a real work placement in a social care environment.
  • You'll understand the values and responsibilities that underpin social care practice.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Castleford College, covering the knowledge and skills required for social care work. The course includes mandatory units studied over two years. You'll also complete a work placement in a social care setting, where you'll apply and demonstrate your skills in practice. Assessment is likely to include a combination of coursework, observations in placement, and knowledge-based tasks.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: supporting adults in residential or home care settings.
  • Support worker: helping people with daily living and independence.
  • Healthcare assistant: entry-level clinical support in NHS or private settings.
  • Mental health support worker: assisting people with mental health needs.
  • Learning disability support worker: supporting adults with learning disabilities.
  • Domiciliary care worker: providing care in people's own homes.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care: the next step for those moving into senior or supervisory roles in social care.
  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care: suited to those aiming for team leader or manager positions.
  • Degree in Social Work: for those who want to qualify as a registered social worker, typically requiring a relevant Level 3 qualification as a foundation.
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