Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Islington. Classes run at Highbury Fields School Aberdeen Park. This two-year, full-time daytime course covers the knowledge and skills needed to work across a range of caring roles, including childcare, working with older people, and supporting people with disabilities. You'll need five GCSEs at grade C or above, including English or Maths, plus at least a grade B in a related GCSE or a Merit in a Level 2 vocational qualification. The course supports progression to higher education as well as employment.
Who this course is for
Health and Social Care is a course designed to equip you with the skills that are required to work in a range of caring professions, such as childcare, working with the elderly and supporting people with disabilities.
Entry requirements
5 GCSEs at Grade C or above including English or Maths and minimum grade B in a related GCSE or a Merit grade in a level 2 vocational qualification
What you will learn
You'll explore how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll study human development across the lifespan, from infancy to older adulthood.
You'll learn how to support people with physical, emotional, and social needs.
You'll develop understanding of safeguarding, equality, and person-centred care.
You'll examine the impact of health conditions and disabilities on individuals and families.
You'll build knowledge of working practices in childcare, elderly care, and disability support settings.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with service users, families, and colleagues.
How you will learn
The Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma combines coursework assignments with externally assessed units. In the classroom you'll work through case studies, research tasks, and written assignments. Some units are assessed by Pearson through set tasks or exams. Your teachers will mark internally assessed work, which Pearson then moderates. Over two years you'll build a portfolio of evidence alongside sitting external assessments.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Highbury Fields School Aberdeen Park will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Childcare worker: work in nurseries, after-school clubs, or family support.
Support worker: help people with disabilities live independently.
Mental health support worker: work alongside mental health teams in the community.
Early years practitioner: work with young children in early education settings.
What you could study next
Foundation Degree or BSc in Health and Social Care: the BTEC Extended Diploma is designed to support university entry, and many learners use it to progress to degree-level study in nursing, social work, or health sciences.
T Level in Health (Education and Childcare pathway): an alternative Level 3 route with a substantial industry placement.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: a work-based qualification for those moving directly into employment in adult social care.
