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Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Manchester

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

Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Manchester. Classes run at Loreto Sixth Form College, full-time over two years.

The course covers the role of the course workers in detail. You'll study relationships with patients and service users, professional responsibilities, and how the course services are organised. Topics include safeguarding, human development, and supporting people with different needs. This Pearson Edexcel BTEC is a strong route into university or straight into a caring role.

You'll finish with a BTEC National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care.

Who this course is for

This subject is ideal for students who want to follow a career in a caring profession either in Health or Social Care. It is particularly useful for those students who would like to progress onto a degree course at university.

The course looks in detail at the role of the health or social care worker, their relationship with patients/service users and their responsibilities towards patients/service users and the wider health and social care sectors.

Entry requirements

Minimum of five GCSE grades 9-4 (or A*-C) including either English or Maths

OR

Level 2 Vocational Programme at Merit or above (e.g. BTEC/NVQ/OCR National) PLUS three GCSEs 9-4 (or A*-C) including either English or Maths

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the role of health and social care workers and their responsibilities.
  • You'll study how workers build relationships with patients and service users.
  • You'll learn about safeguarding and protecting vulnerable people.
  • You'll examine human growth and development across the life stages.
  • You'll understand how health and social care services are structured and funded.
  • You'll develop knowledge of equality, diversity, and rights in care settings.
  • You'll look at anatomy, physiology, and conditions relevant to care work.

How you will learn

The BTEC is assessed through a mix of coursework assignments and externally set exams. Assignments are set by your centre and marked against Pearson Edexcel criteria. Some units are assessed through timed written tasks set by Pearson. You'll build a portfolio of work over the two years. Practical and classroom-based learning supports the written assessments throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Loreto Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supports adults with daily living in residential or home settings.
  • Healthcare assistant, works alongside nurses in hospitals or GP surgeries.
  • Domiciliary carer, provides personal care to clients in their own homes.
  • Support worker, helps people with disabilities or mental health needs.
  • Nursing, the Diploma is a strong foundation for a nursing degree application.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Nursing, Midwifery, or Social Work, the most common next step for graduates of this BTEC.
  • A degree in Health Sciences or Public Health, for those interested in the wider sector.
  • Level 3 or Level 4 apprenticeships in health and social care, for those who prefer to earn while they continue learning.
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