BTEC Level 3 Dip. Health & Social Care

Before you submit your application

Before submitting your application to Wilberforce Sixth Form College, please make sure you have included the following information:

Personal details – including your home address, personal email address (not a school email), contact number and current school.

Next of Kin details - please add parent/guardian contact details including email address.

Predicted grades – please include a full list of all your predicted grades.

What happens after you apply?

Once you have submitted your application, we will contact you using the personal email address provided.

If you decide you would like to change your course choices, there is no need to submit a new application. You can discuss and change your choices at your interview.

You only need to attend one interview, even if you would like to change your course choices or are interested in studying multiple courses.

If you have any questions or need any help with your application, please contact liaison@wilberforce.ac.uk.

The Health & Social Care sector is exciting and worthwhile. You will work with those who are vulnerable, helping them become increasingly independent, and to have dignity and choice in their lives. If you want to help and support people, are looking for ‘hands-on’ experience to care for their needs and build trusting relationships, then this course is for you. Throughout this two-year course, which is the equivalent of two A Levels, you will study a range of topics including anatomy and physiology for Health & Social Care and caring for individuals with Dementia. You will also study specialist units including topics such as abuse and treatment of physiological disorders. During the two years you will go on four separate weeks of work placement, such as a residential or day care organisation or an early years setting, which will enable you to bring your studies to life and apply your new skills in a real work setting.

Throughout this two-year course, which is the equivalent of two A Levels, you will study a range of topics including anatomy and physiology for Health & Social Care and caring for individuals with Dementia.

You will also study specialist units including topics such as abuse and treatment of physiological disorders. During the two years you will go on four separate weeks of work placement, such as a residential or day care organisation or an early years setting, which will enable you to bring your studies to life and apply your new skills in a real work setting.

Who is the course aimed at?

This course is for you if you have a desire to support people, care for their needs and build trusting relationships. This qualification can lead you to employment in the Health and Social Care sector or into further study at university.

You must have a minimum of four GCSEs at grades 9-4, including English Language and Maths.

Experiences

This course will provide you with the opportunity to hear from academic and industry professionals through talks and workshops, as well as visiting leading HE and apprenticeship providers universities across the UK. Workshops are held by leading companies like CHCP and they help to enhance your learning through hands-on experience.

Progression

Students who complete a qualification in Health & Social Care can go on to complete a health-based degree in an area like Adult Nursing or Midwifery. You may also decide to undertake a higher level apprenticeship which could include working as a Care Assistant or a Nursing Degree Apprenticeship.

Outcomes

Students who complete a qualification in Health & Social Care go on to complete a wide variety of jobs. These can include: Nurse, Care Assistant, Midwife, Paramedic, Pharmacist or Teacher.