Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Camden. Classes run at King's Cross Campus, full-time during the day. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and/or Maths, to enrol. Over 36 weeks, this health and social care qualification covers human development, safeguarding, psychology, sociology, and the principles of care. It's a strong foundation for further study in nursing, social work, midwifery, or allied health.
Who this course is for
Our Level 3 Health or Social Care is a two-year, full-time course designed to prepare you for a future where you can make a real difference in people's lives. Whether you're aspiring to become a nurse, social worker, midwife, or allied health professional, this course is the ideal foundation.Over the two years, you'll gain in-depth knowledge of human development, safeguarding, psychology, sociology, and the principles of care. You'll also build essential practical skills through hands-on learning and work experience in real care settings — from hospitals and residential homes to early years environments.This qualification is equivalent in size to three A Levels.
Entry requirements
You will need:5 GCSE Grade 4 or above to including English and/or Maths.
What you will learn
You'll explore human development across the life stages and how it shapes health and wellbeing.
You'll study safeguarding principles and how they apply in care settings.
You'll examine psychological and sociological factors that affect health.
You'll develop an understanding of the values and ethics underpinning care practice.
You'll build practical skills through hands-on learning activities.
You'll analyse how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at King's Cross Campus. Assessment is through a combination of coursework assignments, projects, and externally assessed units, as is standard for the Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Diploma. There are no written exams for every unit; some units are assessed by your centre, others are set and marked by Pearson.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. King's Cross Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting people in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Social care worker: working with adults or children in community services.
Mental health support worker: providing day-to-day support for people with mental health needs.
Early years practitioner: working in nurseries or children's centres.
Residential support worker: supporting people in supported living or care homes.
What you could study next
Foundation Degree or BSc in Nursing: the next step toward becoming a registered nurse.
BA Social Work: required to work as a qualified social worker in the UK.
BSc Midwifery: for those aiming to qualify as a midwife.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Health and Social Care: a shorter higher education option if you want to progress before committing to a full degree.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions): an alternative route into university for health-related degrees.
