Free Health and Social Care Level 3 Course in Isleworth

CostFREE
Duration22 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body

About this course

Free Health and Social Care Level 3 Course in Isleworth. Classes run at The Green School Sixth Form, full-time over 22 months.

You'll study six units. These cover principles of care, anatomy and physiology, person-centred approaches, mental health, sexual and reproductive health, and nutrition. Assessment combines internal assignments and external exams. You'll need GCSE English at Grade 4 and an average point score of 4 to join.

The course opens doors to roles in nursing, social work, and early years settings. It also meets UCAS entry requirements for related degrees. You'll finish with the Cambridge Advanced National in Health and Social Care Extended Certificate.

Who this course is for

Health & Social Care will prepare you for a career in one of the wide range of related professions. The BTEC course has a very strong focus on the health and well-being of individuals within society. It is designed to stimulate and challenge students. It is assessed through a combination of internal assignments and external exams. These activities are enjoyable, interactive and suitable for all learning styles.

Entry requirements

GCSE English Grade 4.

APS 4

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the principles of health and social care practice.
  • You'll study anatomy and physiology relevant to care settings.
  • You'll learn about person-centred approaches to supporting individuals.
  • You'll develop knowledge of mental health conditions and how to support people living with them.
  • You'll cover sexual health, pregnancy, and postnatal care.
  • You'll examine healthy nutrition and lifestyle choices.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons, interactive activities, and assignments. Assessment is a mix of internal coursework and external exams. The course runs as a two-year linear programme, so exams take place at the end. You'll also have opportunities to attend conferences, hear from visiting speakers, and gain work experience in health and social care settings.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Green School Sixth Form will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Healthcare assistant, supports patients in hospitals or community settings.
  • Care assistant, helps people with daily living in residential or home care.
  • Support worker, works with adults or young people with additional needs.
  • Early years practitioner, works in nurseries or children's centres.
  • Social care worker, supports vulnerable people in the community.

What you could study next

  • A-Levels, if you want to broaden your university options alongside this qualification.
  • BSc Nursing or a Health and Social Care degree, the natural next step for many learners on this course.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (NVQ route), for those moving straight into a care role and building workplace qualifications.