Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Pontefract. Classes run at New College Pontefract. This is a full-time, two-year health and social care qualification studied during the day. You'll cover topics across health, wellbeing, and social care practice, building the knowledge employers and universities look for. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Diploma is well regarded by both higher education providers and care sector employers, so it opens doors to further study or roles such as care assistant.
You'll explore human development across the life span and how it affects health and wellbeing.
You'll examine how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll study the values and principles that underpin care practice, including person-centred approaches.
You'll learn how to promote health and wellbeing for individuals in care settings.
You'll investigate safeguarding and the legislation that protects vulnerable people.
You'll develop research and communication skills used in health and social care contexts.
You'll analyse the impact of mental health conditions and how services support people.
How you will learn
The BTEC National Diploma is largely assessed through coursework and assignments rather than exams. You'll complete unit-based assignments that are marked internally and moderated externally by Pearson Edexcel. Some units include externally set tasks or exams. Classroom sessions at New College Pontefract will include taught content, group work, and guided study to support your assignments.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New College Pontefract 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.
Support worker: work with people with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Early years practitioner: care for and support young children in nursery settings.
Community care worker: deliver care in people's own homes.
Residential care worker: support residents in care homes day to day.
What you could study next
Level 4 or Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Management): the next step if you want to move into senior or supervisory care roles.
BSc (Hons) Nursing, Social Work, or Allied Health: the BTEC National Diploma is accepted by many universities as an entry qualification for health-related degrees.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Health and Social Care: a shorter higher education option if a full degree isn't the right fit yet.
