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Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Southam

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 Southam. Classes run at Southam College Sixth Form, full-time over two years. You'll need at least five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including English and Maths, to apply. The Pearson Edexcel btec national in health and social care qualification covers health care, social work, early years, and public services. It's a level 3 btec national in health and social care classes route that supports both university applications and employment in care.

Who this course is for

Students interested in working with people and making a positive difference in areas such as health care, social work, early years or public services.

Entry requirements

As per the Sixth Form general entry criteria, students must achieve the minimum requirements of at least five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including both English & Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
  • You'll study human growth and development across the life stages.
  • You'll examine the values and principles that underpin care practice.
  • You'll analyse factors that affect health and wellbeing, including social, economic, and environmental influences.
  • You'll investigate safeguarding and protection in health and social care settings.
  • You'll develop understanding of communication in care contexts.
  • You'll explore careers and roles across health, social care, and early years sectors.

How you will learn

The course is classroom based, with a mix of assignments, projects, and internal assessments throughout the two years. Some units include external examinations set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll build a portfolio of coursework alongside sitting those exams. Teaching takes place during daytime hours at Southam College Sixth Form.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Southam College Sixth Form will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: supporting people in residential or home care settings.
  • Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
  • Early years practitioner: working with children in nursery or pre-school settings.
  • Social care worker: supporting vulnerable adults or young people.
  • Community support worker: helping people live independently in the community.
  • Mental health support worker: working alongside mental health teams.

What you could study next

A level 3 btec national in health and social care certificate is widely accepted for university entry. You could progress to a degree in Nursing, Social Work, Midwifery, or Early Childhood Studies. For direct employment routes, a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (NVQ-style) is the qualification many employers look for in senior care roles. A T Level in Health is another option if you want a more work-based route at the same level.

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