Overview
Health & Social Care Advanced (Level 3)The Level 3 Health & Social Care study programme ensures development of your knowledge, skills and behaviour that underpin study in the health and social care sector. You will experience breadth and depth across a variety of topics, concepts and complex theories that will prepare you for further study in the health or social care sector and entry into suitable health and social care industry roles.
There is an industry placement requirement that compliments the course content and enables you to put into practice the theory taught in the classroom and prepares you for excellence in practice for employment in the health and social care industry.
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Disclaimer
Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the Website is correct, some details may be subject to change. The Bedford College Group reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.
Course Information
To begin this study programme you will need:
4 GCSEs grades 9-4 including English and Maths OR equivalent qualification at Level 2 will be considered.
Entry will also be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
During the study programme you will explore, at depth, a variety of topics and concepts including:
- Safeguarding Vulnerable Service Users
- Infection Control & Prevention and the Practitioners Role in Reducing Risk
- Human Growth & Development from Cradle to Grave
- Anatomy & Physiology for Healthcare
During the study programme you will attend a relevant health and social care industry placement weekly and block placements throughout the year.
As part of your study programme, you will take part in enrichment opportunities, including a variety of trips, to support the development of knowledge, skills and behaviour to prepare you for progression to further study or industry roles.
The course will be assessed using a variety of methods including tasks such as designing leaflets, essays, oral questioning, presentations, self reflections or community projects. There are also some units that require exam based assessments that are marked externally.
You will gain:
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care
The Level 3 Health & Social Care provides you with a number of progression options including access to Higher Education to study a relevant degree such as Nursing, Social Work or similar. It also support direct access into employment in relevant Health or Social Care industry roles.
A mandatory payment for compulsory trips and events that support your learning will be required at the start of your course. This will be a maximum of £75 per year.
Funding Information
All full-time Level 1 and Level 2 courses are now FREE for everyone, whatever their age. If you are looking to study a Level 3 qualification, courses might still free if you’re under 19 or 19 years and above and studying your first full Level 3 qualification. Whether you need to pay a fee and how much will be dependent on the programme you choose to study. For more information call 0345 658 8990.
If you’re over 19 or studying a second Level 3 qualification, you will need to pay a fee. Find out more on our financial support page at: www.bedfordcollegegroup.co.uk/finance or view the Full-time Fee Flow Chart below.
If you are unsure whether you need to pay or not then please contact our Customer Contact team on 0345 658 8990.
Full-time Fee Flow ChartIf you are aged 19 or over and want to achieve your first full Level 3 qualification (equivalent to an advanced technical certificate, diploma or A-Levels) then this course is free.
If you are aged 19 or over you may qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan to help you pay the tuition fees for this course. You can also pay by instalments to help make the cost of this course more affordable.
Find out moreIf you live in any of the following areas and wish to apply for or enrol onto one of our courses, please contact our Customer Contact team on 0345 658 8990 to check if your course is funded or not (Please note that if your course is not funded then you will pay a higher fee than what is listed, please contact our Customer Contact team for more information):
- Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
- Greater Manchester
- Greater London
- Liverpool City Region
- Tees Valley
- West of England
- West Midlands
- Sheffield
- Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Barnsley and Doncaster
- West Yorkshire
Nisha
I would like to train to be a Care Assistant or Support Worker looking after older people, as I have spent time looking after my own grandparents, as well as children in my family. I’ve been given lots of opportunities through the College, including a Health & Care Assistant apprenticeship, which I will start next year in a local care home.
The highlight of the study programme for me has been the work on legislation and the Equality Act in healthcare. It was interesting to study how people are treated and to learn about discrimination in the sector.
I enjoy the written assignments that we have to do and my tutors are very nice and kind. They will always give any help you need.
You feel a lot more responsible for your own learning at College, because it’s a more independent environment where you can develop your own interests. I’m really glad I chose to come here.
Additional Learning Support
If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability, are deaf or hearing impaired, our Additional Learning Support team are on hand to give you assistance whenever you need it. Email: ALSteam@bedford.ac.uk or call us on 01234 291333.
Financial Support
For information regarding financial support, please visit the Financial Support section to see the support you may be entitled to apply for.
Accessibility
We have access arrangements in place to help students with disabilities or any other particular needs. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 for more information.
Any questions?
If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, email info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk or call us on 0345 658 8990.
