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Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Grantham

CostFREE
Duration72 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Grantham. Classes run at Grantham College, full-time during the day. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances, though fee remission may be available in line with current funding rules. The course covers key knowledge and understanding across the health and social care sectors. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 3 or above to enrol, and you'll also need to complete a DBS check once you start. The course runs over 72 weeks. It prepares you for roles such as care assistant in a range of health and social care settings.

Who this course is for

This qualification aims to provide learners with a range of knowledge and understanding across key subject areas relevant for the health and social care sectors.

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Entry requirements

4 GCSE grade 3 and above.

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You will also need to undertake a DBS check once you enrol.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of health and social care principles and practice.
  • You'll learn how to support individuals with their physical and emotional wellbeing.
  • You'll understand safeguarding and how to keep people safe.
  • You'll explore person-centred approaches to care.
  • You'll learn about equality, diversity, and inclusion in care settings.
  • You'll develop communication skills for working with individuals and their families.
  • You'll understand health and safety responsibilities in care environments.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Grantham College. Teaching is vocational and hands-on, drawing on tutors' industry knowledge. Assessment is likely to include assignments, case studies, and portfolio work covering the units of the qualification. The centre will confirm the full assessment approach when you enrol.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant. Support adults in residential or home care settings.
  • Healthcare support worker. Assist clinical staff in hospitals or GP practices.
  • Support worker. Work with adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
  • Day centre support worker. Help people access community activities and daily support.
  • Domiciliary care worker. Provide personal care and support in people's own homes.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care. The next step if you want to move into supervisory roles or apply for nursing and allied health programmes at university.
  • Apprenticeship in Adult Care (Level 2 or Level 3). Earn while you learn and gain workplace experience in a care setting.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions). Prepares you for degree-level study in nursing, social work, or health sciences.
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