Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Maidenhead
CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Maidenhead. Classes run at Cox Green School. This two-year, full-time daytime course covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in health and social care settings. You'll study topics including human development, anatomy and physiology, safeguarding, and how care services are organised in the UK. Entry requires 4 to 5 GCSEs including English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above.
Who this course is for
If you're interested in UK and global current affairs, enjoy lively debate and are fascinated by the drama of Westminster, then politics A level is for you. You don't need to have studied the subject at GCSE but an interest in history and good literacy skills will be of benefit for this course. You might be heading for a career in central or local government, law, journalism or political research, though Politics A level will give you transferable skills which are useful in a wide range of careers. Politics combines well with other arts, humanities and social science subjects such as history, English, sociology and economics.
Entry requirements
4-5 GCSE's including English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above.
What you will learn
You'll explore human growth and development across the life stages.
You'll study anatomy, physiology, and how body systems work.
You'll learn about safeguarding and protecting individuals in care settings.
You'll understand how health and social care services are structured and funded in the UK.
You'll examine the values and ethical principles that underpin care practice.
You'll develop skills in communication with individuals, families, and colleagues.
You'll investigate mental health, disability, and the support available to people with additional needs.
How you will learn
The BTEC National Diploma is assessed through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed exams set by Pearson Edexcel. Assignments are completed throughout the course and marked by your tutors. Some units are assessed through written exams under timed conditions. Classes are delivered in a classroom setting at Cox Green School, with daytime attendance across the full two years.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cox Green School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support people in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Support worker: work with adults or children with disabilities or mental health needs.
Early years practitioner: work in nurseries or children's care settings.
Community care worker: deliver care and support in people's own homes.
Mental health support worker: assist people living with mental health conditions.
What you could study next
Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care: a two-year higher education qualification, often available with flexible study.
BSc (Hons) in Nursing, Social Work, or Occupational Therapy: degree-level routes into registered professional roles.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care: for those moving into supervisory or management roles in care.
BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Health and Social Care: a Level 4 option if you want to step into higher education gradually.
