Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Witham. Classes run at Lift Witham Sixth Form. You'll need five GCSEs at grades 4 to 9 to join. The course takes two years full-time and covers the knowledge and skills needed to work across a range of health and social care settings. You can study it alongside other BTEC Nationals or A Levels, and it supports progression to university. No previous experience in the sector is required.
Who this course is for
If you are interested in a career in health and social care, this work related 2-year course, equivalent to 2 A Levels will give you the knowledge and skills you need to take your first steps. It allows you to explore different health and social care roles to help you plan your future career options. You don't need any previous knowledge or experience of the health and social care sector to take this course. The course can be taken alongside other BTEC Nationals or A Levels to support move on toion to specific job roles or higher education courses in health and social care, for example occupational therapy or nursing.
Entry requirements
Students need to gain five 9-4 grades at GCSE
What you will learn
You'll explore different roles across health and social care settings.
You'll develop knowledge of human growth, development, and wellbeing.
You'll learn how care values and safeguarding principles are applied in practice.
You'll understand how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll build skills in communicating effectively with individuals who need care and support.
You'll examine factors that affect health outcomes, including social and environmental influences.
How you will learn
The Pearson BTEC National Diploma combines internally assessed coursework with externally assessed examinations. Classroom sessions at Lift Witham Sixth Form cover theory and applied learning. You'll complete assignments and projects that are marked by your tutors, alongside set tasks and exams marked by Pearson. Assessment is spread across the two years of the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Lift Witham Sixth Form will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Support worker: working with people with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Early years practitioner: working in nurseries or children's centres.
Community care worker: providing care and support in people's homes.
Residential childcare worker: supporting young people in care homes.
What you could study next
Degree in Nursing (Adult, Mental Health, or Children's): the most direct route into registered nursing via university.
BSc Social Work: leads to registration as a qualified social worker.
Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care: a shorter higher education route, often available part-time.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Health and Social Care: a Level 4 option if you want to step into higher education before committing to a full degree.
