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Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Norwich – Hellesdon High School

CostFREE
Duration351 hours
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 Norwich. Classes run at Hellesdon High School. This full-time daytime health and social care qualification covers six mandatory units: Human Lifespan Development, Working in Health and Social Care, Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs, Principles of Safe Practice, Enquiries into Current Research, and Promoting Public Health. The course runs to 351 hours of study. It carries the same weight as two A Levels, making it a strong foundation for university or employment in care.

Who this course is for

The BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care is an applied general qualification equivalent to two A Levels. Learners taking this qualification will study six mandatory units:

  • Human Lifespan Development
  • Working in Health and Social Care
  • Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs
  • Principles of Safe Practice in Health and Social Care
  • Enquiries into Current Research in Health and Social Care
  • Promoting Public Health.

In addition, students will study the following two units:

  • Work Experience in Health and Social Care
  • Sociological Perspectives in Health and Social Care

Entry requirements

TBC

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how people develop physically, emotionally, and socially across their lifespan.
  • You'll study how health and social care services are organised and how professionals work within them.
  • You'll learn how to assess and meet the individual care and support needs of service users.
  • You'll apply the principles of safe practice, including safeguarding and risk management.
  • You'll investigate current research in health and social care and evaluate its implications.
  • You'll examine public health priorities and the factors that influence population health.

How you will learn

The BTEC format combines internally assessed coursework with externally assessed examinations. You'll complete assignments, case studies, and research tasks for most units. Some units are assessed through set tasks or written exams set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. Classes are delivered in a classroom setting at Hellesdon High School, with daytime attendance throughout the week.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hellesdon High School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support adults with daily living in care homes or at home.
  • Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
  • Mental health support worker: work alongside people managing mental health conditions.
  • Learning disability support worker: provide day-to-day support in residential or community settings.
  • Early years practitioner: work with children in nursery or pre-school settings.
  • Social care administrator: coordinate care plans and records in a care organisation.

What you could study next

  • Foundation Degree or BSc in Health and Social Care: many universities accept this BTEC as equivalent to two A Levels for entry to degree programmes in nursing, social work, or health sciences.
  • T Level in Health: a technical alternative if you want more workplace experience alongside study.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (NVQ-style): if you move into paid care work, this qualification is recognised for career progression within the sector.
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