Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Wednesbury. Classes run at Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School. You'll need 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths, to enrol. This two-year, full-time daytime health and social care course covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in care settings, alongside ethical, social and cultural dimensions of health and social care. It also supports progression to higher education.
Who this course is for
Health and social care offers a range of opportunities for the exploration of spiritual, moral, ethical, social and cultural issues. Citizenship issues are inherent throughout and there are opportunities for delivering knowledge, skills understanding of such issues throughout the course. There is potential for the qualification to prepare learners for employment in the appropriate vocational sector and it is suitable for those who have decided that they wish to
enter a particular area of work. It is equivalent to one GCE A Level. Some learners may wish to gain the qualification in order to enter a specialist area of employment or to progress to further education. Other leaners may want to extend the specialism they studied in BTEC level 2 course. Health and Social Care is best suited for students who wish to enter professions such as Nursing, Midwifery, Physiotherapy and Social Work. The course can also provide excellent foundational knowledge for students wanting to work with vulnerable people such as Children and the Elderly.
Entry requirements
5 GCSEs, graded 4 or above, to include 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 examine the values and principles that underpin care practice, including dignity, safeguarding and person-centred approaches.
You'll develop understanding of human growth, development and the factors that affect health and wellbeing.
You'll investigate ethical, moral and cultural issues relevant to health and social care.
You'll build knowledge of communication skills used in care environments.
You'll consider citizenship and social responsibility as they apply to care settings.
How you will learn
You'll study through classroom-based lessons at Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School. Assessment combines internally assessed coursework and externally assessed components set by Pearson Edexcel. The qualification includes both written assignments and examinations. Guided learning totals 180 hours over the course of the programme.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: entry-level role supporting adults in residential or home care
Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings
Support worker: working with people with disabilities or mental health needs
Early years practitioner: supporting children's development in nursery or school settings
Community care worker: delivering care and support in people's own homes
Social care administrator: coordinating care plans and records in a care organisation
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate or Diploma in Health and Social Care (Pearson) - a larger qualification if you want more depth before applying to university.
T Level in Health (Education and Childcare pathway) - a two-year technical qualification with an industry placement, recognised for university entry.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) or degree in Nursing, Social Work, or Health and Social Care - for those aiming at registered professional roles such as nurse or social worker.
