Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Waltham Forest. Classes run at Sir George Monoux Sixth Form College. This full-time, daytime health and social care qualification covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in care settings. You'll study for one year, exploring topics across health, wellbeing, and social care practice. The course is open to 16 to 18 year olds; entry requirements are listed on the college website.
You'll develop understanding of human growth, development, and health across the life course.
You'll explore how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll study the values and ethics that underpin care practice.
You'll examine the factors that affect physical and mental health and wellbeing.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with individuals in care settings.
You'll investigate safeguarding principles and how to protect vulnerable people.
You'll analyse research and use evidence to inform care practice.
How you will learn
The BTEC National Extended Diploma is assessed through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed examinations set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll complete coursework tasks, case studies, and written assignments throughout the year. Some units are assessed through timed written exams. Classes are delivered in a classroom setting at the college during daytime hours.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Sir George Monoux Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support people in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Mental health support worker: work with people experiencing mental health challenges.
Learning disability support worker: provide day-to-day support for adults with learning disabilities.
Children's residential support worker: care for young people in residential settings.
Community care worker: deliver care and support in people's own homes.
What you could study next
Foundation Degree or BSc in Health and Social Care: a natural next step if you want to move into a graduate-level role or management.
Nursing (Adult, Mental Health, or Children's): many nursing degree programmes accept a BTEC National Extended Diploma as an entry qualification.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Health and Social Care: a shorter higher education route if you want to progress without a full degree.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care: suited to those already working in care who want to move into supervisory or management roles.
