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Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Leighton Buzzard

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Leighton Buzzard. Classes run at Cedars Upper School, full-time during the day. This two-year health and social care qualification covers the knowledge and skills needed for careers in care, nursing, social work, and related fields. It also meets university entry requirements, so you can use it to apply for higher education. You'll study topics across health, wellbeing, and social care practice, and complete both internal and external assessments. Entry requires five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, with three at grade 5 or above.

Who this course is for

For those students who wish to go into higher education, including university entry to study a variety of subjects. The qualification could lead to a variety of careers including Nursing, Social work, Teaching, or Police and prison service.

Entry requirements

Sixth Form entry requirements only which are:

Students need to achieve 5 GCSEs from grade 9-4, with 3 of those GCSEs being graded at a 5 or above.

Communication of knowledge and understanding in a clear and effective manner for external and internal assessment.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the principles of health, wellbeing, and care in a range of settings.
  • You'll examine how social, economic, and environmental factors affect people's health.
  • You'll study human development across the life stages.
  • You'll learn how care values and ethics shape professional practice.
  • You'll develop your ability to communicate knowledge clearly, both in writing and verbally.
  • You'll investigate safeguarding, legislation, and the rights of individuals in care.
  • You'll analyse how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Cedars Upper School. Assessment combines internal coursework and external examinations. You'll need to communicate your knowledge clearly and effectively for both types of assessment. The course runs full-time over two years, giving you time to develop your understanding in depth before sitting final assessments.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cedars Upper School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: supporting adults or older people in care settings.
  • Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
  • Social care worker: helping individuals live independently in the community.
  • Teaching assistant: supporting pupils in schools or special educational settings.
  • Prison or probation service officer: working in criminal justice and rehabilitation.
  • Community support worker: delivering care and support in people's homes.

What you could study next

  • Degree in Nursing (Adult, Mental Health, or Children's): the most direct university route from this qualification, leading to NMC registration.
  • Degree in Social Work: required to practise as a qualified social worker in the UK.
  • Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care: a shorter higher education route if you want to work before completing a full degree.
  • Level 4 or 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care: a work-based route if you enter the sector before going to university.
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