Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Bradford. Classes run at St. Bedes & St. Josephs Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy. This full-time, daytime health and social care qualification covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in care settings. The course takes one year to complete. You'll study topics including human development, safeguarding, mental health, and the values that underpin care practice. It's a substantial level 3 health and social care classes route that can lead directly into care roles or open doors to higher study.
Who this course is for
To be confirmed
What you will learn
You'll explore human growth and development across the life stages.
You'll understand safeguarding principles and how to protect vulnerable people.
You'll examine mental health conditions and approaches to support.
You'll study the values and ethics that underpin health and social care practice.
You'll learn about anatomy, physiology, and how body systems function.
You'll develop understanding of communication skills in care settings.
You'll investigate health promotion and factors that affect wellbeing.
How you will learn
The BTEC National Diploma is assessed through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed examinations set by Pearson Edexcel. Assignments are completed over the course of the year and marked by your tutors. Some units are assessed through written exams. There is no single end-of-course exam; assessment is spread across the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. St. Bedes & St. Josephs Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults or older people in residential or home care.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Mental health support worker: work alongside people with mental health needs.
Learning disability support worker: support people with learning disabilities day-to-day.
Early years practitioner: work in nursery or childcare settings with young children.
Community care worker: deliver care and support in people's own homes.
What you could study next
Level 4 or 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Health and Social Care (Pearson Edexcel): a natural next step if you want to move into supervisory or management roles in care.
Nursing or Midwifery degree: many universities accept the BTEC National Diploma as entry to nursing programmes.
Social Work degree: entry route into qualified social work.
Level 3 T Level in Health: an alternative technical route if you want more workplace experience alongside study.
