Health and Social Care - Entry Level 3 Certificate (Gateway)

This Gateway qualification has been specifically designed to give you an introduction to working in health and social care, giving you the opportunity to improve your literacy, numeracy and ICT skills alongside learning about the sector.

Topics covered can include:

• Equality and Inclusion
• Person-Centred Support
• Principles and Values
• Working in Health and Social Care
• Protection and Safeguarding
• Effective Communication
• Employability Skills

You do not need to have any previous qualifications.

You will need:

• An enhanced DBS check

All applicants must have an initial assessment and interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

You will be assessed through a portfolio of evidence, collected from written assessments, presentations, witness statements and practice observation.

Adults - ENTRY LEVEL/LEVEL 2

This course may be free if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions for at least 12 months.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

Check here which documents you need to show us and which visa types are allowed.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course, but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee.

Some courses have other additional costs, such as for specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

The course offers you the opportunity to develop your personal and professional skills to help prepare you for further study at Level 1, an apprenticeship or other employment.