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Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Westminster

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Westminster. Classes run at Paddington Academy. To enrol, you'll need at least six GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including English, Maths and Science. This two-year, full-time health and social care qualification covers anatomy and physiology alongside a broad range of mandatory units, with a health studies pathway giving you options that reflect where you want to go next. It's a substantial level 3 health and social care course that prepares you for higher education or employment in the sector.

Who this course is for

Aims and Content:-

In addition to the knowledge, understanding and skills that underpin study of the health and social care sector, this qualification gives learners experience of the breadth and depth that will prepare them for further study in the sector.

This includes the opportunity for learners to choose a health studies pathway with options reflecting the progression

opportunities in health care.

Learners taking this qualification will study eight mandatory units:

  • Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care
  • Human Lifespan Development
  • Working in Health and Social Care
  • Meeting Individual Care And Support Needs
  • Principles of Safe Practice in Health and Social Care
  • Enquiries into Current Research in Health and Social Care
  • Promoting Public Health
  • Work Experience in Health and Social Care

Learners are able to select five optional units from their chosen pathway too. These details available on request.

Why:-

This qualification is the main focus of a two-year study programme of learning and is equivalent to three A Levels,

meaning that learners will be fully prepared for a range of health and social care degree programmes.

The qualification is intended to carry UCAS points and is recognised by higher education providers as contributing to

meeting admission requirements to many relevant courses, for example:

  • BSc (Hons) in Nursing
  • BA (Hons) in Social Work
  • BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy
  • BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy
  • BSc (Hons) in Speech Therapy
  • BA (Hons) in Health and Social Care

Entry requirements

6+ grades at 9-4 including English, Maths and Science.

What you will learn

  • You'll study anatomy and physiology and how the body's systems function.
  • You'll explore the principles and values that underpin health and social care practice.
  • You'll examine how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
  • You'll develop understanding of human development across the life stages.
  • You'll investigate factors that affect health and wellbeing, including social, environmental and biological influences.
  • You'll choose specialist units within a health studies pathway to reflect your intended career direction.
  • You'll build the knowledge and skills needed for progression into higher education or professional training in the sector.

How you will learn

The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Diploma is assessed through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed examinations. Internal units are assessed through coursework, case studies, and written assignments marked by your tutors. External units are assessed through set tasks or written exams set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. Teaching takes place in the classroom at Paddington Academy on a full-time daytime basis over two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Paddington Academy 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 alongside people experiencing mental health challenges.
  • Social care worker: support vulnerable adults or children in community settings.
  • Early years practitioner: work with young children in nursery or childcare settings.
  • Rehabilitation support worker: help patients recover and regain independence.

What you could study next

A level 3 health and social care qualification like this one is widely used as a route into higher education.

  • Foundation Degree or BSc in Nursing, Midwifery, or Social Work: the most direct progression for those aiming at registered professional roles.
  • BSc in Health and Social Care: a degree-level route for those wanting broader management or policy roles.
  • Higher Apprenticeship in Health or Social Care: combines paid work with a Level 4 or 5 qualification.
  • BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Health and Social Care: a Level 4 option if you want to step into higher education gradually.

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