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Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Birmingham – Washwood Heath Academy

CostFREE
Duration18 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Washwood Heath Academy. This is a full-time daytime health and social care qualification studied over 18 months. You'll work through 18 units across two years, covering the knowledge and skills needed to understand how health and social care services work. The course supports progression to university, further training, or employment in the sector. Entry requirements include GCSE grade C or below in English and Maths.

Who this course is for

Yr12 complete 9 units in the first year. Compulsory units are Unit 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 48, 7 and 8. If all these units are complete they can bank them gaining 6 units = 1 A level.

Y13 - complete 18 units over the 2 years including the compulsory units. Some students can bank 12 units = 2 A levels if certain circumstances makes this possible. Students who complete all 18 units gain 3 A levels at PPP, MMM, DDD or D* D* D* or a combination of these grades dependent on grades achieved for each unit.

Unit 6 is over 2 years as it includes 100 hrs of Work experience. If they complete P6 and P7 of this unit they claim unit 48 in yr 12 and Unit 6 in yr13 once the 100 hrs work experience has been completed and signed off. This unit is equivalent to 2 units.

Once the compulsory units are taught, tutors can then choose which other units are taught according to their own specialisms. ontact provider for more information as this may not be up to date course information

Entry requirements

GCSE grade C or below in English and Maths

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, development, and the factors that affect wellbeing across the life course.
  • You'll examine how individuals are supported through health and social care settings.
  • You'll learn about safeguarding, equality, and the rights of people using care services.
  • You'll develop understanding of anatomy, physiology, and how the body functions.
  • You'll investigate mental health, disability, and long-term conditions and how care is provided.
  • You'll build knowledge of research methods used in health and social care contexts.

How you will learn

You'll be assessed through a combination of internally assessed units and externally assessed examinations set by Pearson Edexcel. Internal units are assessed through assignments, projects, and portfolios of evidence. External units are assessed through written exams or set tasks under controlled conditions. Teaching takes place in the classroom at Washwood Heath Academy across the two-year programme.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Washwood Heath Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support people with daily living in care homes or at home.
  • Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
  • Support worker: work with adults or children with additional needs.
  • Mental health support worker: provide day-to-day support in mental health services.
  • Community care worker: deliver care and support in people's own homes.
  • Residential childcare worker: support young people in residential settings.

What you could study next

  • Foundation Degree or BSc in Health and Social Care: the natural next step if you want to move into a professional or management role in the sector.
  • Nursing (Adult, Mental Health, or Learning Disabilities): universities accept this BTEC for entry onto nursing degree programmes.
  • Social Work degree: entry route into qualified social work.
  • Higher Apprenticeship in Health or Social Care: combine work and study at Level 4 or 5.
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