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Entry Level 3 Award in Health and Care

at Tameside College, Ashton-Under-Lyne · college

Entry levelStepping stonesAward13 weeksPart time

What the college says

This qualification is intended to provide learners with a broad introduction to the health and care sector, equipping learners with underpinning knowledge and skills specific to the sector alongside a range of transferable employability skills. They are designed to support progression to further learning and ultimately to work in health and care or other related sectors. This is a part time course. (12 weeks - 4 hours per week) Throughout the course you will study 3 units in total. These include: � Effective Communication in Health and Social Care and Child Care � Health & Safety in Health & Social care � Working in Health & Social Care and childrens & young peoples settings

What you need to get on

Entry Level (Foundation) - Minimum of L2 ESOL or functional skills English -Completion of the Introduction into working in HSC course (6-week course)

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

  • Beaufort Road

    Beaufort Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 6NX

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 4 November 2026 · Ashton-Under-Lyne

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