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Level 3 Health and Social Care Course Online

Cost£4,670.00
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Pearson Edexcel BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Health and Social Care. Study online, at your own pace, over 12 months. This level 3 health and social care course covers human development, safe practice, public health, sociological perspectives, and individual care needs. It carries the same size as 2 A-levels, making it a recognised route into health and social care degree programmes. You'll have an initial assessment in English and maths before you start. If you're aiming for university entry, the provider notes that many universities also ask for GCSEs or Level 2 Functional Skills in English and maths.

Who this course is for

The BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Health and Social Care is a course for students who have an interest in working in the health and social care sector. This course is equivalent to 2 A-levels and is generally taken alongside one more A-level qualification to enable learners to progress to a degree programme at University in a health and social care related subject.

Entry requirements

All applicants will be required to take an English and Mathematics initial assessment, regardless of previous qualifications.

Universities are increasingly asking for GCSEs or L2 Functional Skills as part of their entry criteria and therefore if you wish to gain admission to university, you may need to enrol on GCSE or L2 Functional Skills English and Maths course.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore human lifespan development and how it shapes care needs.
  • You'll study what it means to work professionally in health and social care settings.
  • You'll examine current research and enquiry methods in the sector.
  • You'll learn how to meet individual care and support needs.
  • You'll understand the principles of safe practice in health and social care.
  • You'll investigate approaches to promoting public health.
  • You'll analyse sociological perspectives relevant to health and social care.
  • You'll complete optional units, such as caring for individuals with additional needs.

How you will learn

You'll study through an online learning platform using interactive classes and one-to-one tutor sessions. Assessment combines coursework assignments and external examinations. There are 8 units in total, covered across the 12-month course. Six units are core; you'll also choose from a selection of optional units to complete the Diploma.

What you will need to bring

Bock Consultancy & Personnel Development will confirm anything you need before you start. Access to a device and a reliable internet connection will be essential for the online platform.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support people in their homes or residential settings.
  • Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private care.
  • Mental health support worker: work alongside people with mental health needs.
  • Social care worker: help adults or young people access community support.
  • Early years practitioner: work in childcare or nursery settings.
  • Residential support worker: provide care in supported living or care homes.

What you could study next

  • Degree in Nursing, Social Work, or Health and Social Care: this Diploma is sized as 2 A-levels and is a recognised route into university degree programmes in health-related subjects.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Health and Social Care: a work-based qualification valued by employers if you move into paid care work before or instead of university.
  • Level 4 or 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Health and Social Care: a higher-level vocational route if a full degree isn't your next step.
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