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Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Warrington – Great Sankey High School

CostFREE
Duration24 months
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 Warrington. Classes run at Great Sankey High School, full-time over two years. This Pearson Edexcel level 3 btec national in health and social care qualification is assessed entirely through coursework, so there are no final exams. You can achieve a Pass, Merit, Distinction, or Distinction* grade. The course builds practical employability skills across health and social care and provides a strong foundation for university or an apprenticeship in the sector. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language, to apply.

Who this course is for

This course is for students who prefer undertaking course work to examinations. Distinction*, Distinction, Merit and Passes are achievable on completion of the course, in addition to developing lots of valuable practical employability skills. This course will provide a springboard to a university degree or an apprenticeship in any of the Health and Social Care sectors.

Entry requirements

5 grade 4s in GCSE including English Language

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the principles of health, wellbeing, and care in the UK.
  • You'll develop understanding of human growth, development, and life stages.
  • You'll study how health and social care services are organised and delivered.
  • You'll learn how to support individuals with diverse needs and backgrounds.
  • You'll build practical skills in communication and professional practice within care settings.
  • You'll examine safeguarding, equality, and person-centred approaches to care.

How you will learn

Assessment is entirely coursework-based. There are no written exams. You'll complete assignments, projects, and practical tasks in the classroom at Great Sankey High School. Work is graded at Pass, Merit, Distinction, or Distinction* level. Daytime classes run full-time across 24 months, giving you structured time to develop and submit work throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Great Sankey High School 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.
  • Mental health support worker: work alongside people with mental health needs.
  • Learning disability support worker: provide day-to-day support for adults with learning disabilities.
  • Early years practitioner: work with young children in nursery or childcare settings.
  • Social care worker: help individuals live independently in the community.

What you could study next

The level 3 btec national in health and social care certificate is recognised for university entry. You could progress to a degree in Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or a related health profession. Alternatively, a Higher Apprenticeship in Health or Social Care lets you earn while you train at Level 4 or 5. If you want to move into management, a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care is a natural next step.

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