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Level 3 Health & Social Care

at Tameside College, Ashton-Under-Lyne · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Are you caring, patient, observant and logical? Do you want to make a difference and have a rewarding career supporting others? Then this level 3 course is the course for you! This is a full time, 2-year study programme, which covers a range of health and social care topics, which are assessed internally and externally. Learners will prepare for a health-related career with this Health and Social Care course, equivalent to A Levels. It will give you the opportunity to develop your academic and writing skills and apply your knowledge to a real-life setting during practical work experience. Some of the topics covered are: ? Principles of Safe Practice in Health and Social Care ? Anatomy and physiology for health and social care ? Enquiries into current research in Health and Social care ? Promoting public health � Human Lifespan Developmen

What you need to get on

Learners should have 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above including mathematics and/ or English. You will be required to re-sit your English and/ or mathematics alongside your health and social care course (If you do not already have grade 4). You will be interviewed by the subject teachers and should be enthusiastic about working with individuals who may be vulnerable and/ or require some additional support with tasks of daily living. you are required to have a disclosure and barring service check (D

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

  • Beaufort Road

    Beaufort Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 6NX

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Ashton-Under-Lyne

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