Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Waltham Forest. Classes run at Holy Family Catholic School. This two-year, full-time daytime health and social care course is equivalent to three A Levels and covers the knowledge and skills needed to work across health and social care settings. You'll explore different roles within the sector as you study. You'll need GCSE English at grade 4 and GCSE Science at grade 4-4 to enrol. The course can be taken alongside A Levels or other BTEC Nationals.
Who this course is for
If you are interested in a career in health and social care, this work related 2-year course, equivalent to 3 A Levels will give you the knowledge and skills you need to take your first steps. It allows you to explore different health and social care roles to help you plan your future career options. You don't need any previous knowledge or experience of the health and social care sector to take this course. The course can be taken alongside other BTEC Nationals or A Levels to support applications to specific job roles or higher education courses in health and social care, for example occupational therapy or nursing.
Entry requirements
GCSE English grade 4, GCSE Science grade 44
What you will learn
You'll explore the principles of health, wellbeing, and care in different settings.
You'll study human growth and development across the life stages.
You'll learn how to support individuals with their physical and mental health needs.
You'll examine safeguarding, equality, and diversity in care environments.
You'll develop understanding of anatomy, physiology, and common health conditions.
You'll investigate the roles and responsibilities of health and social care professionals.
You'll build knowledge of legislation and policy that shapes care practice.
How you will learn
BTEC Nationals are assessed mainly through coursework and assignments rather than exams. You'll complete unit-based tasks that are marked internally and moderated externally by Pearson Edexcel. Some units may include a set task or externally assessed component. Classes are classroom based, full-time, during the day at Holy Family Catholic School.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Holy Family Catholic 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 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 for adults with learning disabilities.
Early years practitioner: work with young children in nursery or school settings.
Social care worker: support vulnerable adults or families in community settings.
What you could study next
Foundation Degree or BSc in Health and Social Care: the natural next step if you want to move into a professional or management role in the sector.
BSc Nursing (Adult, Mental Health, or Children's): this BTEC is accepted by many universities as part of a nursing application.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Health and Social Care: a shorter higher education route if you want to progress without a full degree.
CACHE Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: if you move toward supporting learning in care or education settings.
