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Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Sutton Coldfield – Sutton Coldfield College

CostFREE
Duration42 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start31 Aug 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 Sutton Coldfield. Classes run at Sutton Coldfield College, full-time during the day. You'll need five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including Grade 4 in Maths and Grade 5 in English Language. This Pearson Edexcel qualification is equivalent to one A Level and is designed to sit alongside two other A Levels. The course runs for 42 weeks, covering the knowledge and skills needed to work in health, care, and social work settings.

Who this course is for

This Pearson Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care is ideal for students aged 16+ who are interested in a career in health, care or social work. Equivalent to one A Level, it�s designed to be studied alongside two other A Levels and provides a strong foundation for progression to university and graduate-level employment.

Entry requirements

You�ll need a minimum of five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including Grade 4 in Maths and Grade 5 in English Language. This qualification is designed to complement A Level study.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how the human body works and how illness and disease affect people.
  • You'll study the values and principles that underpin health and social care practice.
  • You'll examine how services are organised and delivered in the UK.
  • You'll learn how to support individuals with different physical and mental health needs.
  • You'll develop understanding of safeguarding, equality, and diversity in care settings.
  • You'll build skills in communication and professional practice relevant to care roles.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Sutton Coldfield College. Assessment is through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally set and marked examinations, as is standard for Pearson BTEC National qualifications at this level. Your assignments will be based on real scenarios and case studies from health and social care contexts.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Sutton Coldfield College 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 individuals live independently in the community.
  • Mental health support worker: work with people experiencing mental health challenges.
  • Domiciliary care worker: provide personal care and support in people's homes.
  • Early years practitioner: work with children in nursery or care settings.

What you could study next

This level 3 btec national in health and social care qualification is designed to support progression to university. You could go on to study a degree in Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or a related health profession. Alternatively, a Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Health and Social Care is worth considering if you want to move directly into a care role and build on-the-job qualifications recognised by employers.

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