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Health & Social Care Level 3 Extended Diploma Yr 1 of 2 (LE3) (FCFJ)

at South Staffordshire College, Penkridge · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2024see the detail

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma35 weeksFull timeFree

What the college says

Are you a caring person? Do you like helping others? Do you like working with a variety of people? Then this is the course for you! The level 3 Health and Social Care course will provide you with the skills, knowledge and experience to work in the health and social care industries. Completion of Year 1 of the course is the Level 3 Technical Certificate in Health and Social Care and is the equivalent of 1.5 A levels. Completion of Year 2 of the course is the Level 3 Technical Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care and is the equivalent of 3 A levels. This course can provide you with progression into employment, to an apprenticeship, or to university.

What you need to get on

To enrol onto the level 3 Health and Social Care course you need four GCSE�s at Grade 4 or above (or equivalent). These must include English Language and maths.

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Tamworth Campus

    Tamworth Campus Croft Street, Tamworth, B79 8AE

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  • Cannock Campus

    Cannock Campus The Green, Cannock, WS11 1UE

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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Tamworth
  • 1 September 2026 · Cannock

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