Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Harrow. Classes run at Bentley Wood High School, full-time during the day. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including Maths and English, to join. The course runs over two years and covers human growth and development, communication, values, and how care environments support individual rights. It's a strong foundation for anyone heading into health or social care work. You'll graduate with the Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care, a level 3 health and social care qualification recognised across the sector.
Who this course is for
In Year 12 students study Human Growth and Development. Examination Life stages and patterns of human growth and development. Factors affecting growth and development. Promoting Health and wellbeing. Communication and Values coursework. Different types of communication, demonstrating interpersonal interactions, Care Value Base. How values are communicated. Positive Care Environments coursework. Values and individual rights, Barriers to access of services, Creating a positive care environment. How society promotes service users rights. In Year 13 students study Meeting Individual Needs. Investigating Disease coursework Different methods of categorising disease. The differences between communicable and noncommunicable diseases. Diagnosis, treatment and support of disease. Strategies for prevention of disease. Promoting Health and Wellbeing coursework Reasons for promoting health and wellbeing. Models and approaches to health promotions. Planning, implementing and evaluating your own health promotion. examination Structure and provision of services. The process of care planning. The roles of practitioners within the health and social care sector. How quality is maintained with organisations.
Entry requirements
5 GCSE grades including GCSE Maths and English at 5 grade or above
What you will learn
You'll explore life stages and patterns of human growth and development.
You'll examine the factors that affect physical, emotional, and social development.
You'll learn how to promote health and wellbeing in care settings.
You'll study different types of communication used in health and social care.
You'll practise and demonstrate interpersonal skills in care contexts.
You'll understand the Care Value Base and how values shape practice.
You'll analyse barriers to accessing care services.
You'll explore how to create positive, rights-based care environments.
How you will learn
The course combines written examinations and coursework. Examined units include Human Growth and Development. Coursework units cover Communication and Values and Positive Care Environments. You'll produce written assignments, case studies, and practical demonstrations of interpersonal skills. Classes are delivered in person at Bentley Wood High School, full-time across two years.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bentley Wood High School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults or older people in residential or home care.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Support worker: work with people with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Early years practitioner: work in nurseries or children's care settings.
Community care worker: deliver care in people's own homes.
Senior care assistant: step up to a supervisory role after gaining experience.
What you could study next
Degree in Nursing (Adult, Mental Health, or Children's): the BTEC National Extended Diploma is widely accepted as a university entry qualification for nursing degrees.
Degree in Social Work: leads to a career as a qualified social worker.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Health and Social Care: a shorter higher education route if a full degree isn't your next step.
Level 3 T Level in Health: a work-placement-based alternative if you want more hands-on experience before higher study.
