Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Enfield – Chace Community School

CostFREE
Duration18 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Enfield. Classes run at Chace Community School. To join the full-time sixth form programme, you'll need at least four GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including English and Maths at grade 4. This level 3 health and social care qualification covers the knowledge and practical skills required in the health care sector, including specialist units you choose to suit your interests. The course takes 18 months full-time.

Who this course is for

The Level 3 BTEC courses provide a specialist work-related programme of study that covers the key knowledge and practical skills required in the Health Care Sector as well as offering a different emphasis through the choice of specialist units. It also provides opportunities for the learner to develop an understanding of spiritual, moral, ethical, social and cultural issues and an awareness of environmental issues, health and safety considerations and European developments.

The vocational nature of the course allows students to develop problem solving skills, emphasising the use of IT, numeracy and good communication skills in line with the government key skills requirement. It is an active course, supplemented by a period of work experience and vocational visits which assist in putting school based work in its appropriate context. It is ideal for students who prefer working on presentations and coursework, rather than taking formal exams.

Students who have not achieved a grade C or above in Maths will also be studying GCSE Maths.

Entry requirements

To follow a full time vocational curriculum in our sixth form at Level 3 you must have achieved a minimum of 4 A*/9 - C/5 grades at GCSE including a 4 in English and a 4 in Maths. Students that have achieved 5 A*/9 - C/5 grades including both English and Maths are welcome to select BTEC courses alongside other A Level options if they wish.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of how health and social care services are organised and delivered.
  • You'll explore human growth, development, and the factors that affect wellbeing across the life course.
  • You'll study communication skills used in health and social care settings.
  • You'll examine ethical, moral, and cultural issues relevant to care practice.
  • You'll build understanding of health and safety responsibilities in care environments.
  • You'll investigate the impact of social, spiritual, and environmental factors on health.
  • You'll apply knowledge through specialist units focused on areas of your choice within the sector.

How you will learn

The Pearson Edexcel BTEC is assessed through a combination of coursework assignments and externally set assessments. You'll build a portfolio of evidence across your units, with some units assessed by Pearson through set tasks or exams. Classroom sessions at Chace Community School support both the taught content and your assignment work.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Chace Community School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support people in residential or home care settings.
  • Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
  • Support worker: work with adults or young people with additional needs.
  • Community care worker: deliver care and support in people's own homes.
  • Mental health support worker: assist people managing mental health conditions.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 or 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Health and Social Care (Pearson Edexcel) - a step toward management roles or degree-level study.
  • BSc (Hons) Nursing, Social Work, or Allied Health degree - the BTEC National Diploma is accepted by many universities as an entry qualification.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care - if you move into employment and want a work-based qualification alongside your role.