Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Blaydon-on-Tyne. Classes run at St Thomas More Catholic School Blaydon-On-Tyne. You'll need GCSE grade 4 or above in Maths and English (or equivalent) to enrol. This full-time, daytime health and social care qualification covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in care settings, from understanding human development to supporting people's health and wellbeing. The course runs over one year. It's a Pearson Edexcel level 3 health and social care classes route that carries real weight with employers and universities alike.
Who this course is for
16+
Entry requirements
Grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics and English Language/ Literature or UK Equivavlent
What you will learn
You'll explore human growth and development across the life stages.
You'll study how physical, mental, and social factors affect health and wellbeing.
You'll learn about safeguarding and the duty of care in health and social care settings.
You'll examine communication skills used in professional care environments.
You'll understand equality, diversity, and rights in health and social care.
You'll learn about anatomy and physiology relevant to care practice.
You'll develop knowledge of how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
How you will learn
The BTEC National Diploma uses a mix of coursework assignments, research tasks, and externally assessed units. You'll complete written assignments throughout the year and sit some externally set exams. Classes are delivered face to face at the centre during daytime hours. Assessment is ongoing, so your work builds toward the full Diploma rather than resting on a single end-of-year exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. St Thomas More Catholic School Blaydon-On-Tyne 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.
Support worker: work with adults or children with additional needs.
Mental health support worker: provide day-to-day support in mental health services.
Early years practitioner: work in nursery or childcare settings.
Community care worker: deliver care and support in people's own homes.
What you could study next
Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care: a two-year higher education route, often available part-time, that builds on your BTEC and moves toward graduate-level practice.
BSc (Hons) in Nursing, Social Work, or Occupational Therapy: university degree programmes that many students progress to directly from a BTEC National Diploma.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (NVQ-style): a work-based qualification for those already in a care role who want a vocational route alongside employment.
