Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Blackpool. Classes run at Blackpool Sixth Form College. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above, including English or maths, to join. The course runs full-time over two years and covers a range of health and social care topics, work-related projects, and placements. Two pathways are available: a nursing cadetship or general health studies. You'll also get first aid training and clinical skills sessions.
Who this course is for
What is it? A platform to enter nursing and allied health professions, education and social work. Involving a range of topics, work related projects and placements, which prepare you for your future career. Why study this course at Blackpool Sixth? We offer two pathways: nursing cadetship (must study triple) or general health studies. There are a large variety of work placements. First aid training, guest speakers and clinical skills. Excellent high grades and 100% pass rate. We invite in a large variety of guest speakers, including: Highfurlong School, Starbuddies (breastfeeding awareness), nurses from Blackpool Victoria Hospital (how to get into nursing), Wyre and Fylde Childrens Centres, health promotion and sexual and domestic violence training, how to get into teaching, Neurolinguistic Programming. We run first aid training visits to Kids up North and the University of Chester. Specific course entry requirements: Some nursing/midwifery courses at the university may require grade 5 or above in GCSE Maths, English Language and/or Science. Completion of DBS check.
Entry requirements
As BTEC level 3 courses are advanced courses, we require five A*- C passes of 4 (C) grade or above (or equivalent) including English language or maths. Please see our website for any specific course requirements.
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of health and social care principles, including how services are organised and delivered.
You'll build clinical skills through hands-on training sessions.
You'll complete work placements in health or social care settings.
You'll gain first aid training.
You'll study topics relevant to nursing, allied health professions, social work, and education.
You'll work on projects that connect theory to real workplace situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions, work-related projects, and work placements. The BTEC format uses coursework and assignments rather than traditional exams, with assessment built into your study throughout the two years. Guest speakers and clinical skills sessions are part of the programme. Attendance is full-time during the day.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Blackpool Sixth Form 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: support vulnerable adults or children in the community.
Nursery nurse: work with young children in early years settings.
Mental health support worker: assist people with mental health needs.
Community health worker: deliver health support in local settings.
What you could study next
Degree in Nursing (Adult, Mental Health, or Children's): the direct route to becoming a registered nurse, for which this BTEC is a recognised entry qualification.
Degree in Social Work: leads to registration as a qualified social worker.
Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care: a shorter higher education option if you want to progress without a full degree.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Health and Social Care: a Level 4 option for those looking to step into higher education gradually.
