Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Birmingham – Queen Alexandra College
CostFREE
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Queen Alexandra College. This full-time, daytime health and social care course is designed for students with disabilities and/or learning difficulties, and runs as part of a wider study programme that includes therapies and specialist support. Entry is through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan and Local Authority referral, or by applying directly to the college for an initial assessment. The course takes 12 months and covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in health and social care settings.
Who this course is for
Suitable for students with disabilities and/or learning difficulties
Entry requirements
High Needs Students with EHC Plan and referral through Local Authority OR apply directly to College to apply for initial assessment. This will form part of a wider study programme which will include therapies and specialist support for LLDD
What you will learn
You'll explore how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll study human growth and development across the life stages.
You'll learn how to support individuals' physical, emotional, and social wellbeing.
You'll develop understanding of safeguarding, duty of care, and person-centred values.
You'll examine health promotion and factors that affect health outcomes.
You'll build knowledge of communication skills used in care settings.
You'll learn about anatomy, physiology, and common conditions relevant to care work.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at Queen Alexandra College, supported by therapies and specialist provision as part of your wider study programme. The BTEC Extended Diploma is assessed through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed examinations set by Pearson Edexcel. Assignments are based on real scenarios and require you to apply your knowledge to health and social care contexts.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Queen Alexandra College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Mental health support worker: work with adults experiencing mental health challenges.
Learning disability support worker: provide day-to-day support for adults with learning disabilities.
Senior care assistant: take on a lead role within a care team.
Community care worker: deliver care and support in people's own homes.
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: if you want to move into teaching or training roles in health and social care.
Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care: the next step for those moving into senior or supervisory care roles.
Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care: university-level study, often available part-time, leading toward graduate roles.
Nursing Associate or Nursing Degree Apprenticeship: a route into registered nursing for those working in NHS or care settings.
