Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Croydon. Classes run at Coulsdon Sixth Form College, full-time during the day over two years. You'll study human lifespan development, anatomy and physiology, working in health and social care, research, and public health. The course includes 100 hours of compulsory work experience, giving you direct exposure to the sector. To enrol, you'll need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and maths. The college covers the cost of your DBS check.
Who this course is for
This is an exciting course that gives students the opportunity to gain knowledge and understanding of the Health and Social Care sector. Topics include Human Lifespan Development, Working in Health and Social Care, Anatomy and Physiology, Enquires into Research and promoting Public Health. There will be 100 hours of compulsory work experience which will be incorporated into the course.
Entry requirements
Four GCSEs grade 9-4 and a satisfactory school reference.Including English Language at grade 4 and maths at grade 4 as a minimum. The College will cover the cost of a DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check, which you will need to complete after enrolling onto the course.
What you will learn
You'll explore human lifespan development and how people change across their lives.
You'll study anatomy and physiology relevant to health and social care settings.
You'll learn how health and social care services are organised and how professionals work within them.
You'll carry out enquiries into research methods used in the sector.
You'll examine approaches to promoting public health and preventing illness.
You'll complete 100 hours of work experience in a real health or social care setting.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Coulsdon Sixth Form College. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Diploma uses a combination of coursework assignments and external assessments. Work experience is a compulsory part of the course, with 100 hours built into the two-year programme. Your learning is assessed through written assignments, research tasks, and externally set examinations depending on the unit.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Coulsdon Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults with daily living in care homes or at home.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Mental health support worker: work alongside people managing mental health conditions.
Learning disability support worker: provide day-to-day care and social support.
Community care worker: deliver care in people's own homes.
Senior care assistant: take on a lead role within a care team after gaining experience.
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: if you want to move into teaching or training roles in health and social care.
Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Health and Social Care: a higher-level qualification that can lead into degree-level study or senior practice roles.
Nursing or Social Work degree: universities recognise the BTEC National Diploma for entry onto undergraduate programmes in nursing, midwifery, or social work.
