Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Torquay. Classes run at Torquay Academy. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 5 or above to apply. This two-year, full-time daytime health and social care course covers the theory and practical skills needed to work with service users across health and social care settings. You'll apply what you learn to real situations, building the knowledge employers in this sector look for.
Who this course is for
BTEC Health and Social Care is a course that will lay the foundations for a future within the health and social care sector. The course focuses on applying theory to real life and you will develop the skills needed to effectively work with service users in this developing and essential sector.
Entry requirements
5 GCSEs Level 5 or above
What you will learn
You'll explore the principles of health, wellbeing, and care practice.
You'll study how to communicate effectively with service users and colleagues.
You'll examine safeguarding, equality, and diversity in care settings.
You'll learn how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll develop skills in supporting people with physical, emotional, and social needs.
You'll apply theoretical knowledge to realistic care scenarios.
You'll understand professional values and ethics in health and social care work.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at Torquay Academy through a mix of taught sessions, group work, and applied activities that connect theory to real care contexts. Assessment is through a combination of coursework, assignments, and externally assessed units set by OCR. There are no traditional written exams for every unit; much of your work is portfolio-based and assessed over the two years.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Torquay Academy 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.
Support worker: work with adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Early years practitioner: care and support roles in nursery or children's settings.
Community care worker: deliver personal care and support in people's homes.
Residential support worker: live-in or shift-based care in residential settings.
What you could study next
Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care: a two-year higher education route that builds directly on your Level 3 health and social care qualification.
BSc (Hons) in Nursing, Social Work, or Occupational Therapy: degree-level study for regulated professional roles; your Extended Diploma may meet entry requirements at many universities.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care: suited to those moving into supervisory or management roles in care settings.
