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Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Pontefract – New College Pontefract

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 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 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 level 3 health and social care classes follow the Pearson Edexcel BTEC framework, one of the most recognised routes into care and health-related work. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the course is the right level for you.

Who this course is for

https://ncpontefract.ac.uk/courses/

Entry requirements

https://ncpontefract.ac.uk/subject-specific-requirements/

What you will learn

  • You'll explore human development across the life stages and what affects health and wellbeing.
  • You'll study how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
  • You'll learn about anatomy, physiology, and how the body works.
  • You'll examine safeguarding principles and how to protect vulnerable people.
  • You'll develop understanding of communication skills used in care settings.
  • You'll investigate the impact of sociological and psychological factors on health.
  • You'll build knowledge of equality, diversity, and rights in health and social care.

How you will learn

The BTEC National Extended Diploma is assessed mainly through coursework and assignments rather than exams, though some units include externally assessed tasks set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll work through units in the classroom, completing assignments that apply your learning to real care scenarios. Some units are internally assessed by your tutors; others are marked externally. Full-time daytime attendance at New College Pontefract is required throughout the two years.

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 with daily living in care homes or at home.
  • Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
  • Mental health support worker: work alongside people experiencing mental health challenges.
  • Learning disability support worker: provide day-to-day support for adults with learning disabilities.
  • Children's residential support worker: care for young people in residential settings.
  • Community care worker: deliver care and support in people's own homes.
  • Senior care assistant: take on a lead role within a care team after experience.

What you could study next

A Level 3 health and social care qualification at this size opens several routes forward. You could apply to university to study nursing, social work, occupational therapy, or a health sciences degree. Many universities accept the BTEC National Extended Diploma as a direct entry qualification. Alternatively, you could move into a Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Health and Social Care, or pursue a nursing associate degree apprenticeship with an NHS employer.

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