Health and Social Care - Level 3 Extended Diploma

Start Date: 1st September 2025

Carlisle College Health And Social Care 1

Length 2 years
Study Full-Time
Location Carlisle College

Qualification Gained

Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (Health Studies)

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More about the course

Prepare for your future in Health and Social Care by developing your skills and knowledge with this BTEC course.

This course will prepare you for both employment within the sector, apprenticeships within the sector and higher education, including the second year of the programme.

This course gives students the opportunity to include a placement as a Nurse Cadet at the Cumberland Infirmary to gain experience in a wide range of health settings such as orthopaedics, coronary care, medical, outpatient, surgical, midwifery and elderly care wards.

You will learn a variety of key subject areas in health and social care such as equality, diversity and rights, safeguarding, communication, psychological perspectives, human growth and development and infection prevention.

Entry requirements

Completion of Level 3 BTEC 90-Credit National Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care
5 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) and above, including English, maths, science, and two other academic subjects
The course requires students to complete up to 100 hours work placement per year in an appropriate setting, which may involve work with children or vulnerable adults
You must obtain a satisfactory up-to-date DBS check

Please note that entry requirements and course offer can be subject to change at any time.

What will I achieve?

Upon successful completion of this course you will achieve a Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (Health Studies)

What will I learn?

Promoting public health
Infection prevention and control
Caring for individuals with dementia
Biomedical science
Complementary therapies

How is the course taught?

This is a class-based course where you will attend 3 days in college and complete a work placement.

How am I assessed?

Exams
Observations in a work placement
Assignments
Reports
Presentations
Posters
Portfolio

Work experience opportunities

Weekly work experience sessions will ensure you are developing your employability skills along with 100 work placement hours in the sector.

English and Maths

English and maths skills are pivotal within the health and social care sector providing opportunities for further development and progression.

Where Can I Progress?

On successful completion of this course, you may choose to go on and study at university, including a Foundation Degree / Degree in nursing, midwifery, radiography or social work, or go straight into employment within the NHS or private sector, including support work, residential homes, care homes and assisted living facilities.

Course Costs

If you are aged 16-18 when you begin your course you are likely to be eligible for free tuition. Detailed information can be found within the financial support section.

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