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Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Churchdown for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Support Work Courses in Tewkesbury.

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About this course

Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Churchdown. Classes run at Chosen Hill School, full-time over two years.

You'll study four units across the two years. These cover human lifespan development, working in the course, meeting individual care and support needs, and supporting individuals with additional needs. Assessment includes one external exam and three internal written assessments.

Entry to the course typically requires a GCSE grade 4 or above in English and two GCSEs at grade 4 in Science or Combined Science. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care.

Who this course is for

BTEC National Extended Certificate Students will study the following units across two years of study. Unit 1: Human Lifespan Development Unit 2: Working in Health and Social Care Unit 5: Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs Unit 12: Supporting Individuals with Additional Needs There is one externally assessed exam and three internal written assessments.

Entry requirements

BTEC Award Level 2 in Health and Social Care preferred GCSE Grade 9-4 in English Two GCSE Grade 4's in Science or Combined Science

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how people develop physically, emotionally and socially across their lifespan.
  • You'll learn about the roles and responsibilities of people working in health and social care settings.
  • You'll study how to assess and meet the care and support needs of individuals.
  • You'll develop knowledge of how to support people with additional needs.
  • You'll understand the values and ethics that underpin care practice.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Chosen Hill School. The course is assessed through one externally set exam and three internal written assessments. The internal assessments are completed over the two years of study and submitted to your tutor for marking.

What you will need to bring

Chosen Hill School will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supports people with daily living in care homes or at home.
  • Healthcare assistant, works alongside clinical staff in hospitals or GP surgeries.
  • Domiciliary carer, provides personal care and support to people in their own homes.
  • Support worker, helps individuals with physical or learning disabilities live independently.
  • Nursing, requires a degree-level nursing qualification after this course.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work, or a related health science, the most common next step for learners aiming for registered professional roles.
  • A Higher National Certificate (Level 4) in Health and Social Care, a shorter higher-education route into supervisory or specialist roles.
  • An apprenticeship in adult care or healthcare, combining work and further study at Level 3 or above.
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