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Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Hull for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Wyke Sixth Form College

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Support Work Courses in Hull.

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About this course

Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Hull. Classes run at Wyke Sixth Form College. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above to enrol. This two-year, full-time health and social care qualification covers the knowledge and skills needed for careers in nursing, midwifery, social work, and allied health professions. The level 3 health and social care classes are assessed 50% by exam and 50% by coursework. It carries the same weight as two A Levels and is a strong foundation for university, degree apprenticeships, or direct employment.

Who this course is for

Health and Social Care is a great choice for you if you have an interest in working within Nursing, Midwifery, or other Allied Health professions such as Paramedic Science or Occupational Therapy. Additionally, you may wish to pursue a career within the social sector as a Social Worker, Speech & Language Therapist, or work within education.

Whether it is going straight into employment, degree apprenticeship or moving onto university, the broad nature of BTEC Health and Social Care will ensure you have the background knowledge you need to work professionally with a diverse range of service users and be well informed to make the best choices for your next steps.

Entry requirements

Five GCSEs at grade 4 or better for a full BTEC programme

What you will learn

  • You'll explore human biology and how the body systems relate to health conditions.
  • You'll study how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
  • You'll examine the values and ethics that underpin professional care practice.
  • You'll develop understanding of lifespan development and how people's needs change over time.
  • You'll learn how to communicate effectively with service users and colleagues.
  • You'll investigate the causes and effects of health inequalities in society.
  • You'll build knowledge of safeguarding, legislation, and duty of care.

How you will learn

Assessment is split equally: 50% exams and 50% coursework. Classroom-based lessons at Wyke Sixth Form College cover theory and applied knowledge across the full two years. Coursework is completed alongside taught units, and exams are sat at set points during the programme.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wyke Sixth Form College 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.
  • Social work assistant: support qualified social workers with caseloads.
  • Nursery worker: care for and support young children's development.
  • Mental health support worker: work alongside people with mental health needs.
  • Community health worker: deliver health support in people's homes or local settings.

What you could study next

  • BSc Nursing (Adult, Mental Health, or Children's): the main university route for registered nurse status.
  • BSc Social Work: required qualification to practise as a qualified social worker.
  • BSc Paramedic Science: entry route into the ambulance and pre-hospital care profession.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Health and Social Care: a shorter higher education option if you want to progress without a full degree.
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