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, from understanding human development to supporting people's health and wellbeing. The course takes one year. You'll study health and social care classes across topics including safeguarding, anatomy, communication, and working with individuals and families.
You'll explore human growth and development across the life stages.
You'll study how physical and mental health conditions affect individuals.
You'll learn safeguarding principles and how to protect vulnerable people.
You'll develop communication skills for professional care environments.
You'll understand the values and ethics that underpin health and social care work.
You'll examine how health and social care services are organised and funded in the UK.
You'll learn how to support individuals' physical, emotional, and social needs.
How you will learn
The BTEC National Foundation Diploma is assessed through a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed units set by Pearson Edexcel. Assignments are based on real scenarios and require you to apply your knowledge in written reports, case studies, and presentations. Some units are assessed by external examination or set tasks. Teaching takes place in the classroom at Sir George Monoux Sixth Form College.
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 individuals in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Mental health support worker: work alongside people with mental health needs.
Learning disability support worker: provide day-to-day care and support.
Early years practitioner: work in nursery or childcare settings.
Social care worker: support adults or children through local authority services.
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC National Diploma or Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care: a larger qualification that opens more university routes.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions): prepares you for university courses in nursing, social work, or allied health.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the vocational qualification for those moving directly into a care career.
Degree-level study in Nursing, Social Work, or Health Sciences at university.
