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Level 3 Technical Social Care

at Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, Wakefield · other provider

Level 3Vocational and tradeTechnical Occupational Qualification2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This qualification is designed to provide learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to develop competence as a social care worker in a range of social care support settings. This qualification develops the knowledge and skills needed when working in social care settings. It contains mandatory units which allow the learner to develop the knowledge and skills which are required for the role. During the course, students will complete a work placement within a social care setting, allowing them to further develop their skills and apply them in practice. Placement could be in a setting such as the below: • Residential or nursing homes • Domiciliary care • Day centres • Some clinical healthcare settings • Community settings • Children’s home • Supported housing • Day centre • Homeless shelter • Supported living

What you need to get on

5 GCSEs Grade 4-9, including English Language. Maths should not be below a Grade 3.

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

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

  • Selby College

    Selby College Abbots Road, Selby, YO8 8AT

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  • Castleford College

    Thunderhead Ridge, Castleford, WF10 4UA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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  • Wakefield College

    Margaret Street, Wakefield, WF1 2DH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 30 September 2026 · Selby
  • 30 September 2026 · Castleford
  • 30 September 2026 · Wakefield

Who else teaches this exact qualification

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