Health and Social Care Level 3

This Health And Social Care Level 3 course is for young people aged 16-18.

It is for people who are interested in the health and social care sector and wish to make a difference to other people’s lives. You may want a carer as a health carer or social worker. This Health And Social Care Level 3 course is an ideal stepping stone towards achieving your ambition.

This course offers learners a great opportunity to enter into the industry of health and social care.

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (NQF) is a qualification whereby academic knowledge gained in class and on-going course assessment is combined with vocational practice.

You will complete a variety of exam units including human lifespan development, working in health and social care and anatomy and physiology. You will also get externally set and marked research project.

5 x GCSE’s at grade C/4 or above including English Language, and Maths.

For STEM subjects can be more specific e.g. Engineering – 4 x GCSE’s at grade C/4 or above including English Language, Maths and science. Science and/or maths must be grade 5.

Alternatively, a BTEC Level 2 in Engineering (overall Grade Merit) with Merits in the Mathematics and Science units, and GCSE grade C/4 in both English Language and Mathematics.

We will invite you to a course information meeting event where you will receive information, advice, and guidance about the course you have applied for. This will be an opportunity for you to gain valuable information about the course and give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

You will need to provide a copy of your last school report and / or a reference from an employer or relevant professional, this will include attendance. This is to ensure we can support you to be able to achieve well on the course.

Applicants with 85% or below attendance will have been deemed not to have met this criteria. All applicants are given an opportunity to discuss any evidence- based mitigating circumstances that may have affected the reference / school report.

We are firmly committed to finding the right course for you to ensure that you can flourish.

Talk to us today if you have any concerns about the application process, we are here to help take you to the next level.

After your enrolment on the course, you will need to complete a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

This course is for school leavers aged 16-18.

During this Health And Social Care Level 3 course you will need to complete 315 hours of vocational work experience in year one and 100 hours in year 2. These need to take place in relevant health and social care settings.

You will enjoy talks from industry experts and take study trips. You will be assessed through internal and external exams and assignments.

You will be required to produce a portfolio of skills relevant to your work industry placement.

After successfully completing this Health And Social Care Level 3 course, there are a range of different pathways to continue study or to obtain employment in.

You can move on to Higher Education if you are working towards a career as a nurse, social worker, GP or doctor.

As a City of Bristol College student, you may incur additional costs to attend your course. For example, it is likely you may need to pay for travel and stationery. 

Many courses offer learning opportunities that you may need to pay for. This may include things like study visits and visiting speakers. We will let you know in advance if there will be additional costs.

If you are on a limited income, you may be able to receive help from our Learner Support Funding Bursary.