Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Clacton-on-Sea – Sigma Sixth Tendring Campus
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 Clacton-on-Sea. Classes run at Sigma Sixth Tendring Campus. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above to apply. This two-year, full-time daytime course covers the knowledge and skills behind health and social care practice, from human development and anatomy to safeguarding, mental health, and working with service users. It's a substantial level 3 health and social care qualification that prepares you for roles in care settings and opens doors to higher education.
Who this course is for
Contact provider for more information as this may not be up to date course information
Entry requirements
4 GSCE Grade 9 to 4
What you will learn
You'll explore human growth and development across the life stages.
You'll study anatomy, physiology, and how the body systems work.
You'll learn about safeguarding principles and how they apply in care settings.
You'll examine mental health conditions and approaches to support.
You'll develop understanding of communication skills in health and social care contexts.
You'll look at how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll consider the values and ethics that underpin care practice.
How you will learn
The Pearson Edexcel BTEC is assessed through a mix of internal assignments and externally assessed units. Internal units are assessed by coursework, including reports, case studies, and presentations. External units are assessed by set tasks or exams set and marked by Pearson. Classes are delivered in the classroom at Sigma Sixth Tendring Campus across the two-year programme.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Sigma Sixth Tendring Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults in residential or home care settings.
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: provide day-to-day support in community settings.
Children's residential support worker: care for young people in residential homes.
Senior care assistant: step into a supervisory role with experience.
What you could study next
Level 3 T Level in Health (with a placement year): a school or college alternative that includes a substantial industry placement.
Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care: a two-year higher education route, often available part-time.
BSc (Hons) Nursing, Social Work, or Allied Health: degree-level study leading to professional registration. The BTEC National Foundation Diploma is recognised by many universities as meeting entry requirements.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care: for those moving into management roles after gaining work experience.
