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Free Level 3 Social Care Course in Wakefield

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 Wakefield. Classes run at Wakefield College, full-time during the day. You'll build the knowledge and skills needed to work competently across a range of social care 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. Entry requires five GCSEs at grade 4 to 9, including English Language, with Maths no lower than grade 3. The course runs over two years.

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 to work in social care support settings.
  • You'll study mandatory units covering the core responsibilities of a social care worker.
  • You'll apply your learning through a real work placement in a social care environment.
  • You'll understand how to support individuals across a range of care and support needs.
  • You'll learn about professional practice, values, and responsibilities in social care.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom at Wakefield College, full-time during the day. Learning is delivered through taught sessions covering the mandatory units of the qualification. You'll also complete a work placement in a social care setting, where you'll develop and demonstrate practical competence alongside your classroom study.

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: supporting adults in residential or community settings
  • Support worker: helping individuals with daily living and independence
  • Healthcare assistant: assisting with personal care in health or care settings
  • Mental health support worker: working with adults experiencing mental health challenges
  • Learning disability support worker: providing care for adults with learning disabilities
  • Domiciliary care worker: delivering care to people in their 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 registered manager positions.
  • Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care: a higher education route for those wanting to deepen their professional knowledge.
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