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Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Yarm

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Yarm. Classes run at Conyers School. To be considered, you'll need four GCSE grade 4s or above, including grade 4 or better in Maths or English. Over two years of full-time daytime health and social care classes, you'll study how care services are organised, human development across the lifespan, and the values that underpin effective care work. There are built-in work experience opportunities with local care providers. This level 3 health and social care qualification is delivered by Pearson Edexcel.

Who this course is for

What is Health & Social Care? You will have the opportunity to study a wide range of topical issues from an ever changing and developing world of care service provision. This will include gaining an insight into how individual care & support needs are met, considering the human lifespan and factors that affect development whilst having the opportunity to gain real life work experience.

Why study it? Health and social care is a fantastic and rewarding field of work to progress into. At Conyers Sixth Form, we believe passionately in ensuring that you have the opportunities to learn from the experience of skilled practitioners from a range of backgrounds and also have your own experience of working and developing skills in this field. To make this possible, we work in close partnership with a host of local and national services that provide care in our local area.

Entry requirements

If you achieve four “4” grades or above at GCSE (including a grade 4 or better in Maths or English) you will be considered for the BTEC extended diploma course.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how individual care and support needs are identified and met.
  • You'll study factors that affect human growth and development across the lifespan.
  • You'll examine the values and principles that underpin effective care practice.
  • You'll learn how health and social care services are organised and delivered.
  • You'll gain work experience with local care providers, applying your learning in practice.
  • You'll develop communication skills relevant to working in care settings.

How you will learn

The Pearson Edexcel BTEC Extended Diploma is assessed through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed units. Assignments are based on real-world scenarios and submitted throughout the course. Some units are assessed by written examinations set and marked by Pearson. Classroom sessions cover theory, case studies, and practical application. Work experience placements form a structured part of the programme.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Conyers 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 settings.
  • Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
  • Social care worker: help people live independently in the community.
  • Youth worker: support young people through community or voluntary organisations.
  • Early years practitioner: work with children in nursery or childcare settings.
  • Support worker: provide one-to-one support for people with disabilities or mental health needs.

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 graduate-level role in nursing, social work, or health management.
  • Nursing degree (adult, mental health, or paediatric): universities accept this BTEC for entry onto nursing programmes.
  • BA Social Work: leads to registration as a qualified social worker.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Health and Social Care: a shorter higher-education route if you want to progress without a full degree.
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