Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Truro. Classes run at Truro College, full-time during the day. You'll need four GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including English and/or Maths, to get started. A DBS check is also required for work placement. This one-year Pearson BTEC health and social care qualification covers a broad range of topics across health, care, and social care settings. It's designed to open doors to university or to roles in the care sector.
Who this course is for
This three A Level equivalent pathway enables students to explore a broad range of topics within the world of Health and Social Care, developing knowledge and understanding designed to enable a route into Higher Education or progression into the workforce.
The Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care is intended as an applied general qualification. It is for post-16 learners who want to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress to Higher Education and ultimately to employment in the health and social care sector. The content of this qualification has been developed in consultation with higher education to ensure it supports progression to higher study. Employers and professional bodies have also been involved in order to confirm that the content is also appropriate for those interested in working in the health and social care sector.
Entry requirements
Four GCSEs at Grade 4 or above. This must include English (Language or Literature) and/or Maths, preferably Science and one other GCSE at a minimum of Grade 4. You will also be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service clearance check for work placement.
What you will learn
You'll explore how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll study human development across the life stages and how it affects health and wellbeing.
You'll examine the values and principles that underpin professional care practice.
You'll develop understanding of safeguarding, equality, and diversity in care settings.
You'll learn how to support individuals with their physical and mental health needs.
You'll complete work placement, applying your learning in a real care environment.
You'll build the knowledge needed to progress to a health, nursing, or social care degree.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom-based, full-time during the day at Truro College. The Pearson BTEC format is coursework-led: you'll be assessed through assignments, projects, and work-placement activities rather than traditional exams. Some units may include external assessments set by Pearson. Your work placement gives you hands-on experience alongside your classroom study.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Truro College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults or older people day-to-day in care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in hospitals or community health.
Mental health support worker: help people living with mental health conditions.
Learning disability support worker: provide care for adults with learning disabilities.
Early years practitioner: work with young children in nursery or childcare settings.
Social care worker: support vulnerable adults or families in the community.
What you could study next
BSc (Hons) Nursing: this qualification meets many university entry requirements for nursing degrees.
BSc (Hons) Social Work: a natural next step if you want to qualify as a social worker.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care: for those moving into supervisory or management roles in care.
T Level in Health: an alternative applied route if you want to stay in vocational study at Level 3 before progressing.
