Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Norwich. Classes run at City College Norwich. You'll study full-time over two years, building knowledge of the health and social care sector alongside hands-on work experience placements. The course covers topics including human lifespan development and working in health and social care. Work experience is built into the programme, giving you practical skills alongside your classroom learning. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and maths, plus a DBS check.
Who this course is for
This course offers a comprehensive understanding of the Health & Social Care Sector giving you the underpinning knowledge and skills to progress within this industry. Work experience is included as part of the course to give you a range of valuable practical experiences. It will also help build your confidence, knowledge and enhance your practical social care skills. The course is made up of a variety of units which may include: * Human Lifespan Development * Working in Health and Social Care * Anatomy and Physiology * Current research in Health and Social Care * Promoting Public Health * Work Experience * Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs * Physiological Disorders and their care * Sociological perspectives * Psychological perspectives
Entry requirements
Achieve 5 GCSE's at grade 4 or above, including English Language and maths. Attend a taster day Satisfactory completion and submission of your Enrolment Task as directed. Provide two positive references Successful completion of a Disclosure Baring Service (DBS) check
What you will learn
You'll explore human lifespan development and how it shapes care needs.
You'll study the principles and values of working in health and social care.
You'll develop practical social care skills through structured work experience placements.
You'll learn how to support individuals across different care settings.
You'll build knowledge of safeguarding, communication, and person-centred approaches.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at City College Norwich, combining taught units with assessed coursework. The BTEC format means most of your assessment is through assignments and portfolio work rather than exams. Work experience placements are included as a core part of the course, giving you assessed practical experience in real care settings alongside your classroom study.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. City College Norwich will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults or older people in home or residential care.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Mental health support worker: work with people experiencing mental health challenges.
Learning disability support worker: provide day-to-day support for adults with learning disabilities.
Children's residential support worker: care for young people in residential settings.
Community care worker: deliver care and support in people's own homes.
What you could study next
Degree in Nursing (Adult, Mental Health, or Children's): the next step if you want to qualify as a registered nurse. Most universities accept this BTEC for entry.
Degree in Social Work: leads to registration as a qualified social worker.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Health and Social Care: a shorter higher-education route if you want to specialise further before committing to a full degree.
Nursing Associate apprenticeship: a work-based route into the nursing profession for those already employed in care.
