Health and Social Care at Hillsborough Campus

Introductory course to help you understand the basics of caring for people in different settings. 

Builds on your knowledge with practical skills to support people’s health and well-being. Also includes work placement opportunities.

Prepares you to move onto a full T Level in health with a mix of study and real-world skills. 

A more advanced course covering health services, social care, and supporting individuals in need. 

Health and Social Care Level 1 

• 4 GCSEs at A*- E/grade 2 or above, including English Language 

Health and Social Care Level 2 

• 4 GCSEs at A*- D/grade 3 or above, including English Language 

T Level Foundation Health 

• 5 GCSEs at A*- D/grade 3 or above, including grade 4 in English Language or maths 

Health and Social Care Level 3 

• 5 GCSEs at A*- C/grade 4 or above, including English Language and maths 

Health and Social Care Level, Health and Social Care Level 2, T Level Foundation Health and Health and Social Care Level 3 

• Written assignments 

• Portfolio work 

• Practical demonstrations and observations

You can progress to a university-level course such as a foundation degree or full degree in nursing, midwifery, social work, or healthcare practice. You could also choose a higher or degree Apprenticeship, where you earn while you train in a healthcare role or go into full-time employment.

Health and Social Care opens doors to many careers, including: 

• Nurse 

• Midwife 

• Social Worker 

• Care Worker 

• Occupational Therapist 

• Paramedic 

• Mental Health Support Worker 

• Community Support Officer 

• Healthcare Assistant 

• Youth Worker   

Interview process 

For this course, the interview process for the includes an information session followed by a 1:1 chat with a tutor. During the information session, you will receive important details about the course structure and expectations, along with a chance to ask any questions. This is crucial to ensure you understand the course fully and how it aligns with your goals. 

Will this course suit me? 

This course is ideal for you if you want to help people, support communities, and make a positive impact on lives. Careers in health, care, and education put you at the heart of shaping a better future for others, working in a role that make a real difference every single day. 

Studying health, care, and education at college gives you practical skills, hands-on experience, and the knowledge to support people at every stage of life. If you want a career with purpose, this is where it starts. 

Staff and facilities 

At The Sheffield College, you will learn from highly qualified staff with a wealth of experience in both academic and health and social care sectors. The college offers excellent facilities to support your learning, including our very own state-of-the-art mock hospital ward, interactive learning environments, and access to industry-standard resources.? 

Course enrichment? 

You will have the opportunity to engage in various enrichment activities such as industry visits, guest speaker sessions, workshops, and community-based projects. You can also pursue additional qualifications such as first aid or manual handling certificates. 

A DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check is required for students going on work placements and will be carried out at the start of the course. Students will need to pay for this, and the cost is approximately £47.00 and a Tunic that will cost approximately £15.00.