Health and Social Care at City Campus
Make a real difference in people’s lives. Health and social care is a rewarding career area with lots of job opportunities. Train for a future where you can support others, work in amazing teams, and build a career that truly matters. This subject prepares you for work in environments such as care homes, hospitals, community healthcare, and social services.
When you apply to study Health and Social Care at The Sheffield College, you will be invited in to speak with our team to find out which of the qualifications listed below is the right fit for you. We will ask you about your previous experience and your career ambitions, as well as taking the qualifications you already have into consideration before offering you a place.
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.
Specialist course with classroom learning and real placement work in adult nursing settings.
About the course
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
T Level Supporting the Adult Nursing Team
5 GCSEs at A*- B/grade 5 or above, including English Language, maths and science
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
T Level Supporting the Adult Nursing Team
80% of the course is classroom learning, and 20% is a work-based placement in a real health care setting
Exams
Written assignments
Practical demonstrations
Employer set project
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. This will be funded by the college.
Students will be required to purchase a Tunic that will cost £16.00.
Student case study
“The course has prepared me for real life clinical situations and provided a foundation to build further knowledge on. It has provided lots of wonderful opportunities.”
Favour Okoh - T Level in Supporting The Adult Nursing Team