Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Stoke-on-Trent. Classes run at Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus. This full-time, daytime health and social care qualification runs over 34 weeks and covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in care settings or progress to university. You'll study topics including human development, safeguarding, mental health, and working with people who have disabilities or learning difficulties. Entry requires 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English, or an equivalent Level 2 qualification. A clear DBS check and uniform are required before you start. Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Diploma in Health and Social Care with certificate.
Who this course is for
This is a full time, 2 year course, perfect if you want to work in health and social care. The course will support you in progression to University to courses such as Nursing, Paramedic Science, Midwifery and Social Work, or directly into work within the health and social care sector. Social care is about helping people with individual needs such as those who have a disability, the elderly or people with learning difficulties. Carers can work in a home or in a care home or in the local community
Entry requirements
5 GCSEs grade 4 or above including English
and ideally Maths or an appropriate NVQ Level 2 or Intermediate
qualification. You will have a pre-induction interview/assessment to
make sure this is the right level for you.
All learners will need a clear DBS prior to
the start of the course and be required to
purchase a uniform.
What you will learn
You'll explore human growth and development across the lifespan.
You'll learn how to safeguard adults and children in care settings.
You'll study mental health conditions and how care services support people.
You'll understand the needs of people with disabilities and learning difficulties.
You'll learn about anatomy, physiology, and how the body works.
You'll develop communication skills for working with individuals and families.
You'll examine health and social care policy, legislation, and professional values.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Cauldon Campus, combining taught lessons with assignments and coursework. Assessment on the Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Diploma is primarily through internally assessed units, with some externally assessed components set and marked by Pearson. You'll also complete a pre-induction interview before starting. A clear DBS check is required prior to enrolment.
What you will need to bring
You'll need to arrange a clear DBS check before the course starts. You'll also need to purchase a uniform. Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus will confirm the full details before you begin.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support people in care homes or the community.
Support worker: help individuals with disabilities or learning difficulties.
Healthcare assistant: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Mental health support worker: work with people experiencing mental health conditions.
Domiciliary carer: provide personal care to people in their own homes.
Senior care assistant: take on a lead role in a residential care team.
What you could study next
Nursing (BSc): the most direct university route from this qualification, recognised for entry to nursing degree programmes.
Paramedic Science (BSc): for those interested in emergency and pre-hospital care.
Social Work (BA/BSc): leads to a career as a qualified social worker.
Midwifery (BSc): for those drawn to maternity and reproductive health care.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care: a work-based management qualification for those already in the sector.
