Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Burton-on-Trent – Paget High School, Business and Enterprise College
CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Burton-on-Trent. Classes run at Paget High School, Business and Enterprise College. This two-year, full-time daytime course covers health, social care, and the wider care sector in depth. You'll research assignments through contacts with local care organisations, as well as using libraries, the internet, and textbooks. To join, you'll need at least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English, or a Merit in a Cambridge Technical Certificate Level 2 Full Award.
Who this course is for
A course open to anyone with an interest in health and social care in society and who wish to pursue a vocational work related area of study at Advanced level. This is also suitable for students who wish to add a vocational aspect to their other academic courses. Students will research their assignments through contacts with local care related organisations and by using information found on the internet, in the school, local libraries and in text books.
Entry requirements
All students must have either a minimum of 5 separate GCSE 9*- 4 including English or a Merit at Cambridge Technical Certificate Level 2 Full Award.
What you will learn
You'll explore how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll examine the values and principles that underpin care practice.
You'll investigate human development across the life stages and what affects health and wellbeing.
You'll analyse how individuals are supported in care settings.
You'll research real care organisations and apply findings to your assignments.
You'll develop your understanding of safeguarding, equality, and diversity in care contexts.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom based, with full-time daytime attendance over two years. Assessment is primarily through assignments, which you research using local care organisations, school and public library resources, and online sources. This is a coursework-led qualification, so you'll build your portfolio of evidence progressively throughout the course rather than sitting a single final exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Paget High School, Business and Enterprise College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support people in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Social care worker: help vulnerable adults or children in community settings.
Mental health support worker: work alongside mental health teams.
Early years practitioner: support children's development in care or education settings.
Residential support worker: provide care in supported living or care homes.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (NVQ): the work-based qualification many employers look for in senior care roles.
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care: a broader qualification if you want to keep academic options open.
Foundation Degree or BSc in Health and Social Care: the next step if you want to move into nursing, social work, or healthcare management. Many universities accept this OCR qualification for entry.
