Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Newcastle. Classes run at Newcastle College. You'll study full-time during the day, completing the course in around 34 weeks. The course covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in health and social care settings, including understanding care values, human development, and how to support people effectively. Entry requires at least four GCSEs at good grades, including maths or English Language at grade 4 or above, plus an interview.
Who this course is for
Full time
Entry requirements
You will need a minimum of four or more high grades at GCSE in subjects relevant to the course you?d like to study, including maths and/or English Language at grade 4 or above. Alongside your course you can study Maths or English if you do not achieve a grade 4 at GCSE. You will also be required to attend an interview and provide a previous student report prior to the start of the course.
What you will learn
You'll explore how care values and ethics apply in health and social care settings.
You'll study human growth and development across the life stages.
You'll learn how to support individuals' physical and mental wellbeing.
You'll understand safeguarding principles and how to protect vulnerable people.
You'll examine how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll develop communication skills for working with individuals, families, and colleagues.
You'll look at the impact of equality, diversity, and inclusion in care environments.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Newcastle College, combining taught lessons with independent study. Assessment on the Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Foundation Diploma is coursework-based, using assignments and projects rather than traditional exams. You'll build a portfolio of evidence across units throughout the year. An interview and previous student report are required before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Newcastle College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support people in their homes or residential settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in hospitals or GP surgeries.
Support worker: work with adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Community care worker: help people live independently in their own homes.
Residential childcare worker: support young people in care settings.
Day centre support worker: deliver activities and personal care in day services.
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care: a larger qualification that opens more routes into university or senior roles.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Health and Social Care: a Level 4 qualification for those moving into supervisory or specialist roles.
Nursing or Social Work degree: universities recognise BTEC qualifications for entry onto healthcare and social work degree programmes.
