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Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Rayleigh

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
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 Rayleigh. Classes run at The Sweyne Park School. This two-year, full-time daytime course covers the knowledge and skills that underpin work in health and social care settings. The Pearson Edexcel level 3 btec national in health and social care qualification is designed to support progression to higher education, including nursing, social work, and related degree programmes. It combines internally assessed coursework with externally assessed units. Completing the course earns you the Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Health and Social Care Extended Certificate.

Who this course is for

Year 12 students.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the principles of health and social care, including person-centred approaches.
  • You'll study human biology and how body systems relate to health conditions.
  • You'll examine safeguarding, legislation, and the rights of individuals in care settings.
  • You'll develop understanding of communication skills used in health and social care contexts.
  • You'll investigate the factors that affect health and wellbeing across the lifespan.
  • You'll analyse how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at The Sweyne Park School. Assessment combines internally assessed assignments, which you complete over the course, with externally assessed examinations set by Pearson Edexcel. The Extended Certificate has 360 guided learning hours across the two-year programme. Your teachers will mark coursework units; Pearson sets and marks the external assessments.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Sweyne Park School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support people in residential or home care settings.
  • Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
  • Social care worker: help vulnerable adults or children in community services.
  • Mental health support worker: provide day-to-day support for people with mental health needs.
  • Early years practitioner: work with young children in nursery or childcare settings.

What you could study next

This qualification supports progression to higher education. You could go on to study a degree in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, or a related health profession. If you want to work directly in care without a degree first, a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (the vocational NVQ route) is the qualification employers look for in senior care roles. A Level 4 or 5 qualification in health and social care management is the next step for those aiming toward team leader or coordinator positions.

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