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Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Stevenage

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Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Fees apply if you're not eligible. Advanced Learner Loan available. Contact North Hertfordshire College for more info.

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About this course

Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Stevenage. Classes run at North Hertfordshire College Stevenage Centre, full-time during the day. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including maths and English, or a Level 2 qualification in a relevant subject with maths and English at grade 4 or above. There's also an interview as part of the application. The course runs for 36 weeks and covers infection prevention, safeguarding, communication, and essential care values. You'll study in simulation classrooms, including a mock ward and an independent living flat.

Who this course is for

This course is for you if you are interested in deepening your knowledge of this diverse and global sector.

It will give you the knowledge and skills to help you decide which role in health and social care is right for you.

Entry requirements

Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including maths and English or a level 2 qualification in a relevant subject area passed with merit or distinction with maths and English at grade 9-4 (or Functional Skills level 2 or above).

You will also be invited to attend an interview.

What you will learn

  • You'll study infection prevention and control in health and social care settings.
  • You'll explore how culture and community shape care needs and approaches.
  • You'll develop communication skills specific to health and social care environments.
  • You'll learn safeguarding principles and how to apply them in practice.
  • You'll practise essential care values and what they mean day to day.
  • You'll build hands-on skills in a mock ward built to NHS standards.
  • You'll gain experience using accessible technologies such as hoists in a simulated independent living flat.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom and in specialist simulation spaces, including a mock ward and an independent living flat. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC Extended Diploma is assessed through a combination of coursework assignments and practical tasks completed throughout the course. There are no written exams for all units; assessment is largely portfolio-based, with evidence gathered from your work in class and on placement.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. North Hertfordshire College Stevenage Centre 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.
  • Social care worker: help individuals live independently in the community.
  • Senior care assistant: take on a lead role in a care team after experience.
  • Mental health support worker: work alongside people with mental health needs.
  • Domiciliary care worker: deliver personal care in people's own homes.

What you could study next

  • T Level in Health (with Science): a two-year technical qualification for those wanting a deeper route into healthcare or higher education.
  • Level 4 or 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care: suited to those moving into supervisory or management roles.
  • Nursing or Social Work degree: this level 3 health and social care qualification supports university applications in related fields.
  • Nursing Associate apprenticeship: a work-based route into registered nursing without a full degree.
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