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Health and Social Care Level 3 Course in Westminster

Cost£9,072.00
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Health and Social Care Level 3 Course in Westminster. Classes run at City of Westminster College Paddington Green, full-time during the day over 36 weeks.

This Level 3 health and social care course covers safeguarding, human development, physiology, and psychology. You'll also study professional practice and how to assess and respond to individuals' needs. Work placements in care settings are part of the course at this level. Entry typically requires four or five GCSEs at grades 4 to 5, including English and maths, or a Level 2 qualification. Relevant experience may also be considered.

You'll finish with an NCFE Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care.

Who this course is for

16-18 and Adults

Entry requirements

4 - 5 GCSEs (grades 4 - 5), including English and maths (flexibility may apply), OR Level 2 qualification, An interview may be required; we’ll be in touch after you apply to invite you to an interview if needed, Alternative entry via relevant experience may be acceptable,

What you will learn

  • You'll study safeguarding principles and how to protect vulnerable individuals.
  • You'll explore human development across the lifespan.
  • You'll learn the fundamentals of physiology relevant to health and care settings.
  • You'll study psychology and how it applies to care practice.
  • You'll develop communication and professional practice skills.
  • You'll gain practical experience through work placements in care settings.
  • You'll learn how to assess and respond to the needs of individuals.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, industry visits, and work placements in care settings. Assessment is through coursework and practical tasks completed throughout the course. An interview may be required before you start, and the college will be in touch after you apply if so.

What you will need to bring

City of Westminster College Paddington Green will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supports individuals with daily living in care homes or the community.
  • Healthcare assistant, works alongside clinical staff in hospitals or GP surgeries.
  • Adult care worker, provides personal care and support to adults with varying needs.
  • Support worker, assists individuals with physical, mental health, or learning needs.
  • Community support worker, delivers care and support in people's own homes.

What you could study next

  • Higher National Certificate in Health and Social Care (Level 4), a natural next step if you want to move into supervisory or specialist roles.
  • Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care (Level 5), combines academic study with work-based learning.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Social Work, or a related field (Level 6), needed for registered professional roles; entry requirements vary by university.
  • Apprenticeship in Adult Care (Level 3 or above), an earn-while-you-learn route into the sector.
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