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Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Sheffield – King Ecgbert School

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 Sheffield. Classes run at King Ecgbert School. Entry requires a Merit in BTEC Level 2 Health and Social Care, plus a recommended grade 5 in Science. This two-year, full-time health and social care qualification is built around practical, work-related learning, including a broad range of work placements. The level 3 health and social care classes cover the knowledge and skills needed for careers in nursing, social work, and care.

Who this course is for

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social care. There is potential for this qualification to prepare learners for employment in the Health and Social Care sector.

Summary of the course:-

Practical, work-related learning underpins our Health & Social Care courses.

If you are interested in a career in Nursing, Social Work, Care or other health related professions this vocational qualification is an excellent choice! Our broad range of work placements offer students stimulating opportunities to gain real life experience working with people with complex needs and from different ethnic backgrounds. There will be a variety of placements to give you a range of valuable practical experiences and a real insight into working in Health and Social Care. This will be matched with theories including Psychological and Socialogical perspectives as well as studying legislations and policies.

Entry requirements

Merit at BTEC Level 2 Health and Social Care. Recommended 5 in Science.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of health, wellbeing, and the factors that affect them.
  • You'll explore how care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
  • You'll study human development across the life span.
  • You'll learn how to apply values and ethics in care settings.
  • You'll build practical skills through real work placements in health and social care settings.
  • You'll examine safeguarding, legislation, and duty of care.
  • You'll develop communication skills relevant to working with individuals in care.

How you will learn

Learning is classroom-based and practical, with work placements forming a core part of the course. Assessment is through assignments, projects, and portfolio work rather than traditional exams. Some units include externally assessed tasks set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll build a body of evidence over the two years that demonstrates your knowledge and practical competence.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. King Ecgbert 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 settings.
  • Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
  • Social care worker: help individuals live independently in the community.
  • Mental health support worker: work alongside people with mental health needs.
  • Residential support worker: provide care in residential or supported-living homes.
  • Early years practitioner: work in childcare or family support settings.

What you could study next

  • Foundation Degree or BSc in Nursing, Social Work, or Allied Health: many universities accept this BTEC as a direct entry qualification for health-related degrees.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Health and Social Care: a Level 4 option if you want to progress without moving straight to a full degree.
  • BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Health and Social Care: Level 5, equivalent to the first two years of a degree.
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