Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Walsall. Classes run at Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy, full-time during the day. This is a structured, full-time health and social care qualification that runs to 360 hours of study. You'll need five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), including English and Maths, to be considered. The course covers eight units, three of which are externally assessed. It's a strong foundation for working in care or for moving into higher education. Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Diploma in Health and Social Care with certificate.
Who this course is for
8 units, 3 of which are external
Entry requirements
5 A*-C or 9-4 including English and Maths
What you will learn
You'll explore how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll study human development across the life stages and how it affects care needs.
You'll examine the values and principles that underpin professional care practice.
You'll analyse factors that affect health and wellbeing, including social and environmental influences.
You'll develop understanding of safeguarding, equality, and person-centred approaches.
You'll prepare for externally assessed units that test your knowledge under exam conditions.
How you will learn
The course includes eight units, three of which are externally assessed. External units are assessed through Pearson Edexcel set tasks or examinations. The remaining units are internally assessed through assignments, case studies, and written tasks completed in the classroom. You'll study full-time during the day at Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy 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.
Support worker: work with people with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Early years practitioner: work in nursery or childcare settings with young children.
Community care worker: deliver outreach and domiciliary care in local communities.
What you could study next
Level 4 or Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care: moves you toward senior or management roles in care settings.
Foundation Degree or BSc in Health and Social Care: a degree-level route for those wanting to progress into nursing, social work, or healthcare management.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions): prepares you for university entry if you want to study nursing or allied health subjects.
