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Healthcare Foundation Diploma Level 3 (16-17) / Full Time

at Southport Education Group, Southport · other provider

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma34 weeksFull time

What the college says

This BTEC Level 3 course offers you a modern, work-related health qualification which will open the door to higher education, apprenticeship or a direct career in the health and social care sector. You will study a range of health units including psychology, sociology, human biology, safeguarding, health and safety and research skills. You will also develop practical skills in the state-of-the-art clinical skills training hub.

What you need to get on

Five GCSEs at grade 4 including maths or English at grade 4 and English or maths at grade 3. Alternatively - pass grade in a relevant Level 2 qualification. Plus satisfactory DBS

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

Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Southport

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