Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Codsall. Classes run at Codsall Community High School. Entry requires a Merit or above in a CamTec or BTEC Health and Social Care qualification. This two-year, full-time daytime health and social care course covers communication with service users, safeguarding, physical and psychological wellbeing, and the range of services provided across health, social care, and early years settings. Optional units let you focus on areas that match your interests and next steps. Assessment combines coursework and controlled assessments across both years.
Who this course is for
It is a very valuable subject to study if you are considering employment in the care sectors of health, social care or early years; nursing, teaching, midwifery, nursery nurse, care assistant, physiotherapy, etc. This course is for students who would like to learn the skills needed to secure a job in the Health and Social Care sector in the future.
Entry requirements
Merit or above in CamTec or BTEC Health and Social Care.
What you will learn
You'll study how health, social care, and early years services are organised and delivered.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with service users, including those who are vulnerable.
You'll explore safeguarding principles and how to protect people in care settings.
You'll examine physical and psychological wellbeing and how care supports both.
You'll cover security and safe working practices in care environments.
You'll develop knowledge of optional specialist areas, such as health sciences or early years care.
You'll build understanding of how to treat service users as individuals with dignity and respect.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Codsall Community High School. Assessment uses a variety of coursework methods, including academic posters, leaflets, written documents, and professional discussions with your teacher. In Year 1 you'll complete a controlled assessment for the Certificate component. In Year 2 you'll sit an additional controlled assessment for the Extended Diploma. Controlled assessments are marked by the awarding body, NCFE.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Codsall Community High School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults with daily living in residential or home care.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Early years practitioner: work with young children in nurseries or pre-schools.
Nursery nurse: provide care and learning activities for children under five.
Social care worker: support vulnerable adults or children in community settings.
Healthcare administrator: coordinate care services and patient records.
Support worker: assist individuals with physical or learning disabilities.
What you could study next
Level 4 or 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care: moves you toward senior or management roles in care settings.
Foundation Degree or BSc in Health and Social Care: university-level study for those aiming toward nursing, social work, or health management.
Nursing Associate or Nursing Degree Apprenticeship: a route into registered nursing for those already working in health settings.
CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education: if you want to specialise further in early years.
