Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Hillingdon. Classes run at Uxbridge. This full-time daytime health and social care qualification covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in care or move into higher education. The course runs for 34 weeks. You'll study topics including human development, health promotion, and how care services are organised in the UK. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Diploma in Health and Social Care is a well-regarded level 3 health and social care classes route that employers and universities recognise.
Who this course is for
This course is suitable for young people aged 16 � 18 years� old who wish to study full time and gain a qualification in Health and Social Care in order to progress to Higher Education or employment.
What you will learn
You'll explore human growth and development across the life stages.
You'll examine how physical and mental health conditions affect individuals.
You'll study the values and principles that underpin health and social care practice.
You'll learn how care services and organisations are structured in the UK.
You'll develop understanding of safeguarding and promoting individual wellbeing.
You'll investigate health promotion and approaches to improving public health.
You'll build knowledge of anatomy and physiology relevant to care settings.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions combining taught input, group work, and case study analysis. Assessment is through assignments and coursework rather than formal exams. You'll produce written reports, presentations, and research tasks that are assessed against Pearson Edexcel criteria throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Uxbridge will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults with daily living in care homes or at home.
Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Support worker: working with people with disabilities or mental health needs.
Early years practitioner: working in nurseries or children's care settings.
Community care worker: delivering care in people's own homes.
Residential care worker: supporting residents in supported living or care homes.
What you could study next
Foundation Degree or HNC in Health and Social Care: a natural next step if you want to move into a supervisory or specialist role.
Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care: suited to those moving directly into the workforce and aiming for senior care positions.
Nursing or Social Work degree: universities accept the BTEC National Diploma as an entry qualification for relevant degree programmes.
