Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Ipswich. Classes run at Suffolk New College, full-time during the day, over one year. This Pearson Edexcel BTEC covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in health and social care settings, from understanding human development to supporting people's wellbeing. Entry requires five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including maths and/or English, or a Level 2 qualification with maths and/or English at Grade 4 or above.
Who this course is for
Please see view the course at http://www.suffolk.ac.uk/courses
Entry requirements
Five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including maths and/or English, or a Level 2 qualification plus maths and/or English at Grade 4 or above.
What you will learn
You'll explore human growth and development across the life stages.
You'll study how physical and mental health conditions affect people's lives.
You'll learn how to support individuals' health, wellbeing, and independence.
You'll examine safeguarding principles and how to apply them in care settings.
You'll develop understanding of equality, diversity, and rights in health and social care.
You'll look at how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll build communication skills for working with individuals, families, and colleagues.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Suffolk New College, combining taught content with assignments and case studies. Assessment on the Pearson Edexcel BTEC is primarily through coursework and internally assessed units, with some externally assessed components set and marked by Pearson. There are no traditional written exams for most units.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Suffolk New College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Mental health support worker: working alongside people with mental health needs.
Learning disability support worker: day-to-day support for adults with learning disabilities.
Community care worker: helping people live independently in their own homes.
Early years practitioner: working with young children in nursery or school settings.
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC National Diploma or Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care: a larger qualification that can strengthen university applications in nursing, social work, or allied health.
Level 4 or 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Health and Social Care: for those moving into supervisory or specialist roles.
Nursing or Social Work degree: for those aiming toward registered professional status.
