Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Grantham

Name: Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Grantham
Availability: InStock

CostFREE

Duration2 years

LevelLevel 3

DeliveryClassroom based

Start1 Sep 2026

Study modeFull-time

AttendanceDaytime

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About this course

Free Level 3 BTEC National in Health and Social Care Course in Grantham. Classes run at Walton Academy. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and/or Maths, to enrol. The course runs full-time over two years and covers the knowledge and skills needed for 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.

Who this course is for

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Entry requirements

Five grade 4s or above at GCSE including English language and/or maths

What you will learn

You'll explore how the human body works and how health conditions affect people across the lifespan.
You'll study the values and principles that underpin health and social care practice, including person-centred approaches.
You'll examine how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll develop understanding of safeguarding, equality, and diversity in care settings.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with individuals who use care services.
You'll investigate the factors that influence health and wellbeing, including social, economic, and environmental factors.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Walton Academy. Assessment combines internally assessed assignments and externally assessed components set by Pearson Edexcel. The Extended Certificate includes 360 guided learning hours. Your assignments will be marked by your tutors and moderated externally. External assessments are sat under exam conditions and marked by Pearson.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Walton Academy 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 health settings.
Mental health support worker: working alongside people with mental health needs.
Early years practitioner: supporting children's development in nursery or school settings.
Social care worker: helping individuals live independently in the community.
Residential support worker: providing care and support in residential homes.

What you could study next

The level 3 BTEC National in Health and Social Care qualification supports entry to higher education. You could progress to a Foundation Degree or BSc in Nursing, Social Work, or a related health science. A T Level in Health or Healthcare Science is another Level 3 option if you want more practical placement experience. For direct entry into the NHS, a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care prepares you for a wider range of support roles.

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