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Award in Health and Care Entry Level 3

at Westmorland and Furness Council, KENDAL · local authority

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2025see the detail

Entry levelStepping stonesAward24 weeksPart timeFree

What the college says

If you are thinking about a career in health and social care this course could be your perfect first step.

What you need to get on

As this is an entry level 3 course you should have an English qualification at entry level 2 or above. This could be a GCSE or a equivalent such as a functional skills qualification. You will also need to undertake an initial assessment to determine if this is the right level for you. You do not need any experience of working in the adult social care sector.

How you are assessed

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

What this level means

A supported starting point if exams have not gone well yet.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • The Bridge (Barrow)

    Portland Walk, Barrow in Furness, LA14 1DB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Barrow in Furness

Who else teaches this exact qualification

Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.