Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Ipswich. Classes run at One Sixth Form College. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including grade 4 in GCSE English Language, to enrol. This two-year, full-time daytime health and social care qualification covers human development, safeguarding, anatomy and physiology, mental health, and working in care settings. It's a substantial level 3 health and social care course that prepares you for roles in care and opens routes into higher education.
Who this course is for
16-19
Entry requirements
5 GCSEs Grade 9-4, including a Grade 4 in GCSE English Language.(A Level 2 vocational qualification will be regarded as the equivalent of one of the 5 required 9-4 GCSE grades.)
What you will learn
You'll explore human growth and development across the life stages.
You'll study anatomy and physiology relevant to health and social care practice.
You'll learn about safeguarding, legislation, and the rights of individuals in care.
You'll examine mental health conditions and approaches to support.
You'll develop understanding of communication skills in care settings.
You'll investigate health promotion and factors affecting health and wellbeing.
You'll analyse sociological and psychological perspectives in health and social care.
How you will learn
The BTEC Extended Diploma is assessed through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed examinations set by Pearson Edexcel. Assignments are completed throughout the course and marked by your tutors. Some units are assessed through written exams. There is no single end-of-course exam; your grade builds from work across both years.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. One Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support people in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Mental health support worker: work alongside people experiencing mental health difficulties.
Learning disability support worker: provide day-to-day support for adults with learning disabilities.
Early years practitioner: work in nursery or childcare settings with young children.
Social care administrator: coordination and admin roles within care organisations.
What you could study next
Foundation Degree or BSc in Health and Social Care: the BTEC Extended Diploma meets entry requirements for many university courses in nursing, social work, and allied health.
Nursing Associate (Level 5 Apprenticeship): a work-based route into registered nursing.
CACHE Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: if you want to move into teaching or training within the care sector.
Social Work degree: universities accept this qualification as part of entry requirements for BA Social Work programmes.
