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Health & Social Care

The BTEC National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (Level 3) Programme will give learners the opportunity to apply their knowledge and understanding in a practical context and gain relevant work experience which will improve their employability prospects. Learners as part of their programme have to undertake a minimum of 72 hours per year in a Health and Social Care setting.

  • Entry Requirements, Units, Assessment and more...

    Entry Requirements

    You will need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 3 or above.

    Assessment Method

    Internal assessed assignments and exam based external assessments.

    Aims of the course

    This programme aims to give learners the in-depth knowledge and skills needed to have a successful career in the health and social care industry an apprenticeship or move onto a university level course.

    Progression Opportunities

    Upon successful completion of this programme learners will be able to move on to university level courses an apprenticeship or employment.

    Facilities

    Learners will complete some units in practical settings such as day centres and carry out a work placement in a health and social care setting.

    Career Options

    On successful completion of the course you could enter employment in the healthcare industry or with further study you may want to look at a career in social work nursing midwifery occupational therapy or teaching.

Course Details

Venue Lewisham Way
Day/Eve Day
Mode Full Time
Duration 35 weeks
Start Date 01/09/2025
End Date 25/06/2027
Course Code 3HCAP9S1

Funding

For up-to-date information about tuition fees, living costs and financial support, visit Fees and Finance.

16-18 Free
19-24 £ 7,395
24+ £7,395
International £9,000

More Options

  • Starting 01/09/2025 at Lewisham Way
    Venue Lewisham Way
    Day/Eve Day
    Mode Part Time
    Duration 16 months
    Start Date 01/09/2025
    End Date 18/06/2027
    Course Code 3HCAQ9A1

    Funding

    For up-to-date information about tuition fees, living costs and financial support, visit Fees and Finance.

    16-18 Free
    19-24 £ 7,395
    24+ £7,395
    International £9,000

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Lewisham College is closely monitoring all communications and guidance as it becomes available. This information is for students and staff and reflects updates from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and Public Health England (PHE). We are prepared to escalate our contingency arrangements in the event of change.

The government is monitoring the situation closely and will continue to work with the WHO and international community. For staff and students it remains business as usual across our sites and our workplaces.

Please note that, at present, this advice refers only to arrivals from Wuhan, and not the remainder of China. If you have returned from Wuhan you should:

General guidance for those planning visits to Wuhan or other destinations in China

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) maintains updated travel advice for those planning a trip to Wuhan or other destinations in China. This is available at:

www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/china

Note

This advice is derived from The Department of Health and Social Care will be publishing updated data on a daily basis at 2pm until further notice:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-information-for-the-public#situation-in-the-uk

Supplementary Q&A for individuals wishing to know more around how the UK is managing the risk:

https://publichealthmatters.blog.gov.uk/2020/01/23/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-what-you-need-to-know/

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