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Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Lancaster – Lancaster & Morecambe College

CostThere will be costs of educational visits and enrichment opportunities which will be organised for you during the course which will cost approximately £20. When working in placement, you will have to wear the college uniform, costing approximately £1
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

BTEC National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care in Lancaster. Classes run at Lancaster and Morecambe College three days a week, with one day on placement and one day for home study.

The course covers core values in the course, communication in the sector, and vocational practice. You'll spend time on placement each week, putting theory into practice. In Year 1 you complete the National Foundation Diploma. In Year 2 you progress to the full Extended Diploma, equivalent to three A-Levels. The course runs over two years full-time.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care at Level 3.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for 16-18 year old and will be delivered as a study programme which includes math and English where applicable and work experience. The course will include a substantial amount of careers related learning designed to support progression to the suitable next step, this could include educational trips, employability skills and employer encounters such as guest speakers.

Entry requirements

3 GCSEs at grade A*-C OR a Level 2 related qualification PLUS GCSE maths and English at grade C/4 or higher. Entry criteria will be applied at the discretion of the course manager. Julie Smith/Francesca Grimmitt, telephone 01524 521351. For information, advice and guidance or to apply please phone Student & Learning Services on 01524 521237 or 0800 306306.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the core values and principles of health and social care practice.
  • You'll develop communication skills used in care settings.
  • You'll gain hands-on experience through regular work placements.
  • You'll study how to support people with a range of needs, including adults with learning difficulties.
  • You'll learn about career options across health, social care, and related services.
  • You'll build employability skills through guest speaker sessions, educational visits, and projects.
  • You'll complete assignments, research tasks, and revision as part of independent study.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions three days a week at Lancaster and Morecambe College. One day each week is spent on placement in a care setting. The remaining day is for home study, including assignments and research. Assessment is through coursework and practical evidence gathered on placement. Maths and English are embedded in the programme where applicable.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a college uniform for placement, which costs approximately £10. There are also costs for educational visits and enrichment activities, approximately £20 in total. Lancaster and Morecambe College will confirm any other requirements before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supporting adults in residential or community settings.
  • Healthcare assistant, working alongside clinical staff in hospitals or GP practices.
  • Domiciliary carer, providing personal care and support in people's homes.
  • Support worker, helping individuals with learning difficulties or mental health needs.
  • Nursery or early years worker, caring for young children in a childcare setting.
  • Community outreach worker, connecting people with local health and social services.

What you could study next

  • Higher National Certificate or Degree in Health and Social Care, for those wanting to move into management or specialist roles.
  • Foundation Degree in Nursing or Midwifery, a stepping stone toward registered nurse status.
  • CACHE Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training, if you want to move into teaching or training within the sector.
  • Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care at Level 3 or above, combining work and further study.
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