Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Hove. Classes run at Cardinal Newman Catholic School, full-time over two years. You'll study human development, major diseases and conditions, mental health, person-centred care, nutrition, and the laws and professional standards that shape health and social care practice. The course is assessed through two exams and four coursework units, covering topics from equality and diversity to sexual health and pregnancy. It carries the same academic weight as one A Level, opening routes into nursing, social work, and other health and care careers.
Who this course is for
You will be learning about human development and the professional standards and laws that you would use to help some of the most vulnerable people in society and those with specific needs. You will evaluate how individuals are impacted by issues like major life events, mental health and low income. The BTEC is a professional course which enables progression onto higher education and a Health or Social Care career in the public (NHS) or private sector.
What you will learn
You'll explore equality, diversity, and rights in health and social care settings.
You'll study current laws and professional standards that apply to health and social care practice.
You'll learn biological knowledge and anatomy in relation to twelve major diseases and conditions.
You'll examine mental health, person-centred care, and the impact of professional practice on service users.
You'll investigate sexual health, pregnancy, nutrition, and lifestyle from a professional perspective.
You'll evaluate how major life events, mental health, and low income affect individuals.
You'll develop problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, and independent learning skills.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Cardinal Newman Catholic School. Assessment combines two written exams, which make up 40% of your final grade, and four coursework units, which make up the remaining 60%. In the coursework units you take on the perspective of a health or social care professional and consider the impact of practice on service users.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cardinal Newman Catholic School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults or older people in care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Mental health support worker: work alongside people experiencing mental health conditions.
Social care worker: help vulnerable adults or families in community settings.
Early years practitioner: work with children in nursery or school settings.
NHS healthcare assistant: entry-level clinical support in hospital wards.
What you could study next
Degree in Nursing (Adult, Mental Health, or Children's): the direct route to becoming a registered nurse with the NHS or private sector.
Degree in Social Work: required to practise as a qualified social worker.
Degree in Midwifery: for those interested in maternity and reproductive health care.
Level 3 T Level in Health: a technical alternative that includes an industry placement and leads to similar higher education routes.
