Free Level 3 BTEC Health and Social Care Course in Ashton-under-Lyne

Name: Free Level 3 BTEC Health and Social Care Course in Ashton-under-Lyne
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CostFREE

Duration24 months

LevelLevel 3

DeliveryClassroom based

StartFlexible

Study modeFull-time

AttendanceDaytime

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About this course

Free Level 3 BTEC Health and Social Care Course in Ashton-under-Lyne. Classes run at Ashton Sixth Form College, full-time over two years.

You'll study nine units covering equality and diversity, human growth and development, safeguarding, communication, and infection prevention. The course also covers psychology, sociology, and reflective practice. You'll complete 75 hours of vocational placement in a health or social care setting. Teaching takes place in a specialist room fitted out like a hospital ward.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care.

Who this course is for

Completion of the course will equip you with the knowledge, understanding and skills across a range of key subjects, for example:

The role of the health and social care practitioner in meeting individuals needs Theories of human growth and development The roles and responsibilities of the health and social care practitioner in relation to safeguarding individuals Infection prevention and control In addition to a wide range of technical and theoretical approaches to working in the Health and Social care sector

What you will learn

You'll explore equality, diversity, and rights in health and social care settings.
You'll study theories of human growth and development across the lifespan.
You'll learn safeguarding responsibilities and how to protect individuals.
You'll develop communication skills for working with patients and service users.
You'll understand infection prevention and control procedures.
You'll examine psychological and sociological perspectives on health and care.
You'll practise reflective practice to review and improve your own work.
You'll gain hands-on experience through 75 hours of vocational placement.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical work in a specialist technical room equipped with hospital ward resources. Assessment is through a mix of coursework, assignments, and practical tasks across the nine units. You'll also complete 75 hours of placement in a real health or social care setting, which forms part of your assessment.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

Care assistant, supports adults with daily living in care homes or at home.
Support worker, helps people with physical or learning disabilities live independently.
Healthcare assistant, works alongside nurses in hospitals or GP surgeries.
Mental health support worker, assists people managing mental health conditions.
Social care worker, delivers care and support in community settings.
Nursery or early years worker, supports children's development in childcare settings.

What you could study next

Level 4 or 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Health and Social Care, a step toward management roles.
Nursing degree (adult, mental health, or paediatric), for those aiming to register as a nurse.
Social work degree, for those wanting to qualify as a social worker.
CIPD Level 3 in People Practice, if you move toward an HR support role in a care organisation.

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