Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Lambeth. Classes run at Lambeth Academy. You'll need five GCSEs graded 9 - 5, including English and Maths at grade 5, to join. 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 20 months to complete. It's the Pearson Edexcel route into higher education or employment in health and social care.
Who this course is for
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
Entry requirements
5 GCSEs graded 9-5 including English & Maths at grade 5.
What you will learn
You'll explore human growth and development across the life stages.
You'll study how physical and mental health conditions affect people's lives.
You'll learn how care values and safeguarding principles are applied in practice.
You'll examine the roles of health and social care services and how they work together.
You'll develop skills in communication for professional care settings.
You'll investigate equality, diversity, and rights in health and social care.
You'll analyse factors that affect health and wellbeing, including social and environmental influences.
How you will learn
The BTEC Extended Diploma is assessed through a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed exams set by Pearson Edexcel. Assignments are completed over time and marked by your tutors. External assessments are sat under exam conditions. You'll attend daytime classes at Lambeth Academy throughout the 20-month course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Lambeth 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 with people experiencing mental health challenges.
Learning disability support worker: provide day-to-day support for adults with learning disabilities.
Senior care assistant: take on supervisory responsibility in a care team.
Early years practitioner: work with children in nursery or childcare settings.
What you could study next
Foundation Degree or BSc in Health and Social Care: the BTEC Extended Diploma is accepted by many universities as a direct entry qualification for degree-level study in health, nursing, or social work.
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: if you want to move into teaching or training roles in the sector.
Nursing Associate or Nursing Degree Apprenticeship: a work-based route into registered nursing for those already in employment.
