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Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in London for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Support Work Courses in London.

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About this course

Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in London. Classes run at Royal Greenwich Trust School, full-time during the day.

The course is for learners aged 16 to 18 years old. You'll need at least four GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including English Language and Maths. Over two years, you'll study human development, health conditions, safeguarding, and how care services are organised. You'll also explore communication in care settings and the values that underpin good practice.

You'll finish with an NCFE Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care at Level 3.

Who this course is for

16-18

Entry requirements

4 passes at Grade 4 and above including English Language and Mathematics

What you will learn

  • You'll explore human growth and development across the life stages.
  • You'll study common health conditions and how they affect people's lives.
  • You'll learn about safeguarding and protecting vulnerable individuals.
  • You'll develop your understanding of how health and social care services are organised in the UK.
  • You'll examine the values and ethics that guide care practice.
  • You'll build knowledge of effective communication in care settings.
  • You'll investigate factors that affect health and wellbeing.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Royal Greenwich Trust School. Assessment includes a mix of coursework assignments and externally assessed units. Some units are assessed through set tasks completed under supervised conditions. Your work is marked against national standards set by NCFE.

What you will need to bring

Royal Greenwich Trust School will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supports people with daily living in care homes or in the community.
  • Healthcare assistant, works alongside clinical staff in hospitals or GP surgeries.
  • Adult care worker, delivers personal care and support to adults with varying needs.
  • Support worker, assists people with physical or learning disabilities to live independently.
  • Senior care assistant, takes on a lead role after gaining experience in a care setting.

What you could study next

  • Higher National Certificate in Health and Social Care (Level 4), a natural next step if you want to move into a supervisory or specialist role.
  • Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care (Level 5), combines academic study with work-based learning.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Social Work, or Allied Health (Level 6), requires a separate application to a university and may need additional entry requirements.
  • Apprenticeship in Adult Care (Level 3 or above), lets you earn while you continue developing your skills.
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