Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Nuneaton. Classes run at North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College Nuneaton Campus. You'll need 4 GCSEs at grade D/3 or above, or a relevant Level 1 qualification, to enrol. This full-time, daytime health and social care qualification covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in care settings. The course runs over 2 years. It's a strong foundation for roles such as care assistant, and can open doors to higher-level study in health and social care.
Who this course is for
This programme is suitable for school leavers. If you are interested in persuing this course as an adult please get in contact with us.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements are 4 GCSE at Grade D/3 or above or a relevant Level 1 qualification.
What you will learn
You'll explore how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll learn how to support individuals with their physical, emotional, and social needs.
You'll study safeguarding principles and how to keep vulnerable people safe.
You'll develop understanding of person-centred approaches to care.
You'll learn about health, wellbeing, and factors that affect people's lives.
You'll build knowledge of communication skills used in care settings.
You'll study equality, diversity, and inclusion in health and social care contexts.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the Nuneaton Campus. Assessment on the Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Foundation Diploma combines internally assessed assignments and externally assessed units. You'll complete coursework, projects, and written tasks throughout the 2 years. Some units are assessed by Pearson through set tasks or exams.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College Nuneaton Campus 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.
Support worker: work with adults or children with additional needs.
Community care worker: deliver care and support in people's own homes.
Mental health support worker: support people with mental health conditions.
Early years practitioner: work in childcare or early education settings.
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC National Diploma or Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care: a larger qualification that can strengthen your university application.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Health and Social Care: degree-level study available at some colleges, including at higher education level.
Nursing, social work, or allied health degrees: universities recognise this BTEC as part of entry requirements for many health-related degree programmes.
