Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Ealing. Classes run at The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls. You'll need at least five GCSEs at grades 4 to 9, including a grade 4 or above in English Language. The course examines both health care and social care sectors, giving you a grounded understanding of how each works and what working in them involves. It runs full-time over two years.
Who this course is for
What is Health and Social Care?
Health and Social Care examines the work sectors of health care and social care. It is designed to give candidates an insight into working in these sectors.
Entry requirements
At least five GCSE’s at Grades 4-9, with a minimum Grade 4 in English Language. There is no prior learning or other requirements for this qualification.
What you will learn
You'll explore how health care and social care services are structured and delivered in the UK.
You'll examine the values and principles that underpin care work, including dignity, safeguarding, and person-centred approaches.
You'll study human development across the life span and how it relates to health and wellbeing.
You'll investigate the factors that affect health outcomes, including social, economic, and environmental influences.
You'll develop understanding of communication in care settings and why it matters.
You'll learn how legislation and policy shape practice in health and social care.
How you will learn
The BTEC National Diploma is assessed through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed examinations set by Pearson Edexcel. Assignments are completed throughout the course and marked at the centre. External assessments test your knowledge of core units under exam conditions. Both elements contribute to your final grade.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support people with daily living in care homes or at home.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Support worker: work with adults or young people with additional needs.
Mental health support worker: provide day-to-day support in mental health services.
Residential childcare worker: support children and young people in residential care.
Community care worker: deliver care and support in people's own homes.
What you could study next
Foundation Degree or BSc in Health and Social Care: university-level study for those moving into management or specialist roles.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care: suited to those moving into supervisory or management positions in care settings.
Nursing or Midwifery degree: this BTEC is accepted by many universities as entry to nursing programmes.
PGCE or teacher training: if you want to teach health and social care subjects.
