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Overview
This course is for people who are in a caring role within the Health and Social Care sector. You may be employed full or part-time, paid or voluntary.
This qualification allows people to become more competent, confident in their work and will increase their value in the employment market. It will also enable candidates to progress to further education and training.
You will develop the skills and knowledge needed to work in the Health Care Sector.
How you’ll learn
The qualification consists of 9 mandatory units:
- Communication
- E&D
- H&S
- Personal Development
- Person Centred Care
- Data
- Responsibilities
- Duty of Care
- Safeguarding
Optional units in:
- Aspects of Support
- Specialisms
- Clinical Skills
- Leadership
Entry and progression
What you need and where it leads
- Entry requirements
- This course Level 3
- Further study
Entry requirements
Confirmed placement of 10 hours per week in the Health Care Sector
Not sure you meet these? Talk to us and we will help you find the right starting point.
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Careers it can lead to
- Care Workers and Home Carers £13.39 an hour
- Senior Care Workers £26,800 a year
- Houseparents and Residential Wardens £25,800 a year
- Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants £23,800 a year
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- Early Education and Childcare Assistants £13.30 an hour
- Welfare and Housing Associate Professionals £25,100 a year
- Ambulance Staff (Excluding Paramedics) £27,800 a year
With further study or experience
- Residential, Day and Domiciliary Care Managers and Proprietors £42,000 a year
- Social Workers £38,200 a year
- Social Services Managers and Directors £33,800 a year
Typical pay is the UK median for each job (Lightcast, October 2026).
Fees and funding
£2,882
course fee
Or National Skills Funded Please Note Course Fees are subject to change
Financial support
We also have a range of other financial support available.
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Your next step
Apply now, come and see us first, or ask us anything.
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FE Open Event – 12th January 202712th January 4:30pm to 7:00pm
Got a question?
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What happens after you apply
1
You apply
Apply online and you’ll get a confirmation email.
2
You meet your tutor
We’ll invite you to an interview to talk through the course and your plans, and make sure it’s right for you.
3
You get an offer
We’ll email you an offer, then invite you to enrol.