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Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Solihull

Cost£47.00
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start5 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Solihull. Classes run at Solihull Sixth Form College. This is a full-time, two-year health and social care qualification studied during the day. You'll cover the knowledge and skills needed to work in care settings, with a mix of practical and written assessments throughout the course. A clear DBS check is required because the course includes vocational experience. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care also supports applications to university-level health, nursing, and social care degrees.

Who this course is for

The BTEC specification uses a combination of assessment styles to give learners confidence they can apply their knowledge to succeed in the workplace – and have the study skills to continue learning on higher education courses and throughout their career.

The range of vocational assessments – both practical and written – mean learners can showcase their learning and achievements to best effect when they take their next step, whether that’s supporting applications to higher education courses or potential employers.

Entry requirements

Standard BTEC entry requirements apply. A clear DBS ‘Disclosure and Barring Service’, due to the vocational aspect of the qualification and the requirement to undertake vocational experience, is also needed.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of human growth, development, and health across the life course.
  • You'll explore how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
  • You'll study the values and principles that underpin professional care practice.
  • You'll learn how to support individuals with their physical and mental health needs.
  • You'll apply safeguarding principles and understand your duty of care.
  • You'll build practical skills through vocational experience in a real care setting.
  • You'll develop the study and communication skills needed for higher education or employment in care.

How you will learn

Assessment combines practical and written tasks throughout the two years. You'll complete assignments, projects, and vocational assessments that reflect real workplace situations. Some units are assessed externally by Pearson Edexcel. Classroom-based learning at Solihull Sixth Form College is supported by vocational experience placements, which form a required part of the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Solihull Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need a clear DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check before the course begins.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support people in residential or home care settings.
  • Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
  • Mental health support worker: work alongside people with mental health needs.
  • Learning disability support worker: provide day-to-day support for adults with learning disabilities.
  • Senior care assistant: take on a lead role within a care team.
  • Social care worker: support vulnerable adults or children in community settings.

What you could study next

  • Foundation Degree or BSc in Nursing (Adult, Mental Health, or Children's): the BTEC National Extended Diploma is widely accepted for entry to nursing degree programmes.
  • BSc in Social Work: leads to registration as a qualified social worker.
  • Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care: a shorter higher education route for those wanting to stay in the care sector.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Health and Social Care: a work-focused alternative to a full degree.
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