Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Wallasey. Classes run at Weatherhead High School. This is a full-time, two-year health and social care qualification studied during the day. You'll cover the knowledge and skills that underpin work in health, care, and support settings. Topics span human development, anatomy and physiology, safeguarding, mental health, and the values that shape care practice. The course is assessed through assignments and exams. It opens routes into employment and into higher education in health and social care.
Who this course is for
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What you will learn
You'll explore human growth and development across the lifespan.
You'll study anatomy, physiology, and how body systems function.
You'll learn the principles of safeguarding adults and children.
You'll examine mental health conditions and approaches to support.
You'll develop understanding of health promotion and public health.
You'll study the values and ethics that underpin care practice.
You'll learn how legislation and policy shape health and social care services.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom based, full-time across two years. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Diploma is assessed through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed exams. Assignments are set and marked at the centre; external assessments are set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You'll build a portfolio of work alongside sitting timed written papers.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Weatherhead 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 community or residential settings.
Early years practitioner: work with young children in nursery or school settings.
Social care worker: support vulnerable adults or families in community services.
What you could study next
Foundation Degree or BSc in Health and Social Care: the BTEC National Diploma meets typical entry requirements for degree-level study in this field.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (NVQ route): if you move into a care role, this work-based qualification is the standard for practising care workers.
Nursing or Social Work degree: the qualification supports applications to pre-registration nursing or social work programmes at university.
