Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Telford. Classes run at Madeley Academy. This is a two-year, full-time daytime course covering legislation, additional needs, ageing processes, and care values. You'll need at least 6 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including English Language and Maths. The level 3 health and social care qualification is available as a single or double A Level equivalent, giving you flexibility to specialise. It prepares you for roles in the care sector and for university courses in nursing, social work, and care.
Who this course is for
The Health and Social Care course provides students with a broad range of knowledge and experience to prepare them for careers within the sector and skills to progress on to relevant University courses. The course is available as both a single and double A Level equivalent course thus allowing for specialisation. It covers topics such as legislation, additional needs, ageing processes and care values. It helps to prepares students for university courses such as: nursing, social work, care work, community work, midwifery, counselling, play therapy, and teaching.
Entry requirements
Students must achieve a minimum of 6 GSCEs at Grade 4 or above
English Language and Mathematics at Grade 4 or above.
If studied, then a Grade 4 or Merit in a related qualification at Key stage 4.
What you will learn
You'll study legislation relevant to health and social care practice.
You'll explore how additional needs affect individuals and the support available.
You'll learn about the ageing process and its impact on health and wellbeing.
You'll develop an understanding of care values and professional practice.
You'll build knowledge to support applications to nursing, social work, and care degree courses.
How you will learn
You'll study in the classroom at Madeley Academy, with learning delivered across two years of full-time daytime attendance. Assessment for the Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Diploma combines coursework assignments and externally assessed units. The double award option allows for deeper specialisation across more subject areas.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Madeley Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults with daily living and personal care.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Social care worker: work with vulnerable adults or children in community settings.
Support worker: provide one-to-one support for people with additional needs.
Residential care worker: work in care homes supporting older or disabled residents.
What you could study next
Nursing (BSc): a degree route for those wanting to become a registered nurse.
Social Work (BA or BSc): leads to qualified social worker status.
Health and Social Care (Foundation Degree or BA): broader degree study in the sector.
Level 4 or 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care: for those moving into supervisory or management roles without a degree route.
