Free BTEC Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Great Yarmouth. Classes run at East Norfolk Sixth Form College, full-time during the day. This level 3 btec health and social care course covers child, youth, adult and health care settings, helping you understand working practices across the sector. It runs over 12 months and can be combined with A-level or GCSE courses as a single or double block of study. The number of units completed depends on which size of qualification you take. You'll need at least a grade 4 in English and Maths to apply; science requirements vary by qualification size.
Who this course is for
You will develop skills required within the health and social care sector for a number of areas including child, youth, adult and health care. The course will also help you to identify your own aptitudes and understandings about the working practices of a number of areas within health and social care.The course can be taken as either 1 or 2 blocks of study so can be combined with other A-level or GCSE courses.The number of units completed depends on the size of the qualification.
Entry requirements
Grade 4 in English. Grade 4 in Maths (or working towards the qualification at college). For the Certificate and Extended Certificate (= Single and Double) - a Grade 4 is required in all of English Language, Maths and a science. For the Foundation Diploma (= Triple) - a 4 in Maths and 4 and 5 in English Language and science is required (4 and 5 can be either way around).
What you will learn
You'll develop skills needed to work across child, youth, adult and health care settings.
You'll explore the values and working practices used in different areas of health and social care.
You'll identify your own strengths and aptitudes in relation to the sector.
You'll build knowledge of how care services are organised and delivered.
You'll study topics relevant to safeguarding, communication and person-centred care.
How you will learn
The course is classroom based, with full-time daytime attendance at East Norfolk Sixth Form College. Assessment for Pearson Edexcel BTEC qualifications combines internally assessed assignments and externally assessed units. The number of units you complete depends on the size of qualification you take. Your work is assessed through written tasks, research projects and practical activities rather than traditional exams alone.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. East Norfolk Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults or older people in care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Childcare worker: work in nurseries, schools or children's centres.
Youth worker: support young people in community or residential settings.
Support worker: help people with disabilities live independently.
Social care administrator: coordinate care services and records.
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate or Diploma in Health and Social Care (Pearson Edexcel): a larger version of this qualification if you want to go deeper into the subject.
T Level in Health (Education and Childcare pathway): a two-year full-time qualification with an industry placement, recognised for university entry.
Foundation Degree or BSc in Health and Social Care: university-level study for those aiming toward registered roles or management.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the vocational route if you move straight into a care job and want a work-based qualification.
