Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Liverpool. Classes run at Range High School. You'll need a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including grade 4 in English Language, plus satisfactory references. This two-year, full-time daytime health and social care course covers a broad range of client groups across healthcare and social care settings. Theory connects directly to practice through case study work and a work placement. You'll explore how both sectors work and how they're changing.
Who this course is for
Health and Social Care is an applied subject which means that theory is linked to practice both through case study work and the opportunity to partake in a work placement. Health and Social Care is a broad based course which provides knowledge and understanding of a wide range of client groups within the contexts of healthcare and social care. It provides insight into these ever-changing sectors and is therefore useful both for those considering a career in care and those interested in working with people in any context.
Entry requirements
A minimum of 5 GCSEs Grade 9-4 including Grade 4 in English Language. Satisfactory academic and attitudinal references.
What you will learn
You'll explore how health and social care services are organised and delivered across different client groups.
You'll study the values and principles that underpin professional care practice.
You'll examine human development across the lifespan and how it affects care needs.
You'll analyse how factors such as lifestyle, environment, and genetics influence health and wellbeing.
You'll apply theory to real care scenarios through structured case study work.
You'll gain practical insight into care settings through a work placement.
You'll investigate current issues and changes affecting the health and social care sectors.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom based, full-time, with daytime attendance over two years. The BTEC National Diploma uses a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed units. You'll complete written assignments, case studies, and research tasks throughout the course. Some units are assessed through timed written exams set by Pearson Edexcel. Work placement forms part of the applied learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Range High School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults or older people in care homes or at home.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Social care worker: work with vulnerable adults or children in community settings.
Mental health support worker: provide day-to-day support for people with mental health needs.
Learning disability support worker: help people with learning disabilities live independently.
Early years practitioner: work with young children in nursery or childcare settings.
What you could study next
Foundation Degree or BSc in Health and Social Care: the natural next step if you want to move into a graduate-level role or management.
Level 3 T Level in Health (if available): an alternative applied route with a longer industry placement.
Nursing, Midwifery, or Social Work degree: this level 3 health and social care qualification supports UCAS applications for regulated health professions.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care: for those moving into supervisory or management roles after gaining work experience.
