Level 3
Health and Care Level 3 Extended Diploma
| Duration | Age Group | Study | Start | Available Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 YEARS | SCHOOL LEAVERS | FULL TIME |
01/09/2025 |
Southend Campus, Thurrock Campus |
| Duration | Age Group | Study | Start | Available Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 YEARS | SCHOOL LEAVERS | FULL TIME |
01/09/2025 |
Southend Campus, Thurrock Campus |
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Overview
This course is a two-year, full-time programme and is an in-depth study of the health and social care sector. The course includes theory sessions and will include a placement. It is particularly suitable if you are interested in a career in nursing, midwifery, community care, occupational therapy and other related course such as social work and public health.
Entry Requirements
- Four GCSEs at grade 4/grade C including maths and English, or
- Health and Social Care Level 2 Extended Certificate (distinction grade) plus maths and English at grade 4/grade C, or equivalent
- You will also require an enhanced DBS disclosure
- Successful attendance at interview event
Course Structure
Year one
- Human lifespan development
- Working in health and social care
- Meeting individual care and support needs
- Work experience in health and social care
- Principles of safe practice in health and social care
- Sociological perspectives
- Psychological perspective
Year two
- Anatomy and physiology for health and social care
- Enquiries into current research in health and social care
- Promoting public health
- Three optional units
Assessment & Feedback
- Synoptic assessment
- Coursework
- Exams
- 100 hours work placement
Course Cost
School Leavers,
full_time:
FREE to UK under 19s not in employment.
Important
Aged 18 as of 31st August 2022 and applying for Level 3 Extended Diploma?
Your application and enrolment will be for the one year Level 3 Diploma. If you wish to complete the full Extended Diploma you will need to apply for an (Advanced Learner Loan) to cover the tuition fees after successfully completing the Diploma.
For more information please contact our admissions team
email: admissions@southessex.ac.uk
What Next...
- higher education – degrees in social work/nursing/midwifery/radiography
- work as a carer
- advanced apprenticeship
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