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Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Tamworth for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Support Work Courses in Tamworth.

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About this course

Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Tamworth. Classes run at Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form. This is a two-year, full-time daytime health and social care qualification covering six mandatory units and two optional units. You'll need GCSE grade 4 in English, Maths and Science to apply. The course covers topics across the health and social care sector and is assessed through three exams and five assignments. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Diploma in Health and Social Care is equivalent to two A-levels, making it a strong foundation for university or employment in care.

Who this course is for

This qualification aims to provide an introduction to study of the sector and is for the student interested in learning about the health and social care sector as part of a balanced study programme.

The BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care is equivalent to two A-levels. Eight units will be covered throughout this course, six mandatory units and two optional units. It takes two years to complete. There will be three exam units, that are 1 hour 30 minutes and five assignment units that need to be completed in order to gain the qualification.

Entry requirements

GCSE grade 4 in English, Maths and Science

What you will learn

  • You'll study the principles of health and social care practice
  • You'll explore human development across the lifespan
  • You'll examine anatomy and physiology relevant to health and social care
  • You'll learn about safeguarding and protection in care settings
  • You'll investigate sociological and psychological perspectives on health
  • You'll develop understanding of research methods used in the sector
  • You'll complete optional units that allow you to focus on areas of personal interest within the sector

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form. Assessment combines three written exams, each 1 hour 30 minutes, with five assignment-based units completed over the two years. The exams test your knowledge under timed conditions; the assignments allow you to research and apply what you've learned in depth.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form 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 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 young people in community settings

What you could study next

  • Foundation Degree or BSc in Health and Social Care: the BTEC National Diploma meets entry requirements for many university health and social care degrees, including nursing and social work programmes.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (NVQ-style): if you move into paid care work, this is the vocational qualification employers and regulators recognise for career progression.
  • Nursing Associate or Nursing Degree Apprenticeship: a work-based route into registered nursing for those already employed in a care setting.
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