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Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Castleford – Brigshaw High School

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
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 Castleford. Classes run at Brigshaw High School. This full-time, two-year health and social care qualification covers the knowledge and skills used across healthcare and social work settings. You'll investigate real professional practice, research key topics, and apply what you learn to a range of care contexts. Entry requires a grade 5 in Health and Social Care (if studied) and a grade 4 in English.

Who this course is for

Health and Social Care is an engaging and challenging course, designed to expose learners to the skills and knowledge required by healthcare and social work professionals in a variety of jobs and sectors. It is a subject which will appeal to students who: Enjoy studying a subject which has practical vocational applications and is relevant to their lives, experiences and potential career aspirations. Want an opportunity to investigate and research Enjoy finding the answers and applying their knowledge - not just being taught it for an exam

The course requires you to have an interest in the Health and Social care sectors, an ability to communicate ideas effectively, an ability to organise yourself and your work to meet regular deadlines and an ability to work independently to research and investigate topics.

Entry requirements

Health and Social Care at 5/L2M if studied and a 4 in English

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the values and principles that underpin health and social care practice.
  • You'll study human development across the life span and how it affects care needs.
  • You'll investigate how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
  • You'll examine factors that affect physical and mental health and wellbeing.
  • You'll research safeguarding, equality, and the rights of individuals in care settings.
  • You'll develop skills in applying knowledge to realistic care scenarios and case studies.

How you will learn

Learning is classroom-based, combining taught sessions with research, investigation, and applied tasks. Assessment is through a mix of internally assessed coursework and externally assessed examinations set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll build a portfolio of work alongside sitting written exams across the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Brigshaw High School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support adults or older people in care homes or at home.
  • Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
  • Mental health support worker: work alongside people with mental health needs.
  • Social care worker: support vulnerable adults or children in community settings.
  • Early years practitioner: work with young children in nursery or childcare settings.
  • Residential support worker: provide care in supported living or residential homes.

What you could study next

A level 3 health and social care qualification opens routes into higher study. You could progress to a Level 4 or Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care for senior or management roles. Many learners use this Diploma to meet entry requirements for a nursing, social work, or allied health degree at university. A foundation degree or Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Health and Social Care is another option if you want a shorter higher education route.

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