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Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Croydon – Shirley High School Performing Arts College

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 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 Croydon. Classes run at Shirley High School Performing Arts College. This full-time, daytime course runs over two years and covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in health and social care settings. The Pearson Edexcel level 3 btec national in health and social care qualification also supports progression to higher education. It combines taught content with assessed units across health, wellbeing, and care practice.

Who this course is for

This course is for anyone move on toing from GCSE with an interest in sport and physical education. You might be choosing it because you're headed for a career in the sports industry, though it will equip you with transferable skills such as teamwork, resilience and leadership that can be used in a wide range of careers. You'll need enthusiasm and a commitment to training and performing regularly in a chosen sport. A level PE combines well with subjects including physics, chemistry, biology and psychology.

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 the factors that influence health and wellbeing.
  • You'll learn how to communicate effectively in care settings.
  • You'll develop understanding of safeguarding, equality, and person-centred care.
  • You'll investigate the role of professionals in supporting individuals with health and social care needs.

How you will learn

The course is classroom based and delivered full time over two years. Assessment combines internal coursework and externally assessed components set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll complete assignments, case studies, and written tasks throughout the course. Some units are assessed by external examination. Your overall grade is based on the combination of internal and external assessments.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Shirley High School Performing Arts College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: supporting adults or older people in residential or home care settings.
  • Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
  • Mental health support worker: working with people experiencing mental health conditions.
  • Learning disability support worker: providing day-to-day support in community or residential care.
  • Early years practitioner: working with young children in nursery or childcare settings.
  • Social care administrator: coordinating care services and records in a care organisation.

What you could study next

The level 3 btec national in health and social care classes prepare you well for higher study. You could progress to a Level 4 or Level 5 Higher National Certificate (HNC or HND) in Health and Social Care, or apply to a university degree in nursing, social work, or a related health profession. A Level 3 qualification in this subject is also a recognised entry point for many NHS apprenticeship programmes at Level 4 and above.

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