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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. This is a full-time, two-year health and social care qualification studied over daytime hours. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC covers topics across health, care, and social work, preparing you for university, a degree apprenticeship, or employment in the sector. Assessment is split equally between exams and coursework. Entry requires five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, plus GCSE Science at grade 4 or higher.

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 study human biology and how the body works in health and care contexts.
  • You'll explore 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, from infancy through to old age.
  • You'll analyse the factors that affect health and wellbeing, including social, economic, and environmental influences.
  • You'll build knowledge of mental health, learning disabilities, and safeguarding.
  • You'll practise research and communication skills used in professional health and care settings.

How you will learn

Assessment is split 50% exams and 50% coursework. Exams are set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. Coursework is completed through assignments over the two years. Classes are delivered in person at Wyke Sixth Form College during daytime hours. You'll work through units covering different areas of health and social care, building knowledge progressively across 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 healthcare.
  • Social care worker: help individuals with daily living and independence.
  • Early years practitioner: work with children in nursery or school settings.
  • Mental health support worker: provide day-to-day support to people with mental health needs.
  • Community support worker: deliver care and support in people's own homes.
  • Nursing associate: a stepping-stone role toward registered nursing.

What you could study next

  • BSc (Hons) Nursing: the main university route into registered nursing, midwifery, or allied health professions such as paramedic science or occupational therapy.
  • Degree Apprenticeship in Nursing or Social Work: earn while you study at degree level, combining work and academic study.
  • Level 4 or 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care: a higher-level vocational qualification for those moving into supervisory or management roles in care.
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