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Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Bexhill-on-Sea

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start4 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 BTEC National in Health and Social Care Course in Bexhill-on-Sea. Classes run at Bexhill College, full-time during the day, over two years. You'll build a strong foundation in health and social care through mandatory units covering core knowledge, understanding, and practical skills across both sectors. Entry requires at least five GCSEs graded 9 to 4, including English or Maths at grade 4 or above. The course sits alongside A Levels and opens routes into nursing, social work, and care roles.

Who this course is for

This course explores and investigates the Health and Social care sector through a range of diverse units. The qualification develops a deep, common core of knowledge, understanding and skills through mandatory content.

The course is designed for students with an interest in a career in the health service or social care sector and is ideal to study alongside A Levels if you are looking to move into the healthcare sector.

Entry requirements

At least five GCSEs graded 9-4 including English or Maths at grade 4 or above.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
  • You'll study human development across the life stages and how it affects care needs.
  • You'll examine safeguarding principles and how to protect vulnerable individuals.
  • You'll learn about communication in health and social care settings.
  • You'll investigate the impact of equality, diversity, and rights on care practice.
  • You'll develop understanding of anatomy, physiology, and common health conditions.
  • You'll analyse the role of professionals across health and social care services.

How you will learn

Learning is classroom based at Bexhill College, combining taught sessions with independent study. Assessment is through a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally set examinations, as required by the Pearson Edexcel BTEC National specification. You'll complete coursework units assessed by your tutors and sit exams for the externally assessed components.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bexhill 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
  • Social care worker: help individuals live independently in the community
  • Mental health support worker: work alongside people with mental health needs
  • Residential support worker: provide care in residential or supported living homes
  • Early years practitioner: work with children in nursery or care settings

What you could study next

  • Level 3 A Levels (Biology, Psychology, Sociology): strengthen your application to university health or social care degrees.
  • BSc Nursing (Adult, Mental Health, or Children's): the degree route to becoming a registered nurse.
  • BSc Social Work: the qualifying degree for social work practice.
  • Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Health and Social Care: a higher-level vocational route if you want to continue without a full degree.
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