Start your journey towards a rewarding career in health and social care,
where you’ll make a real difference in people’s lives. This one-year course
offers a broad foundation in care sector knowledge and skills, with the
opportunity to progress to the Extended Diploma in Year 2.
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Health & Social Care Diploma Level 3
Level 3 - Advanced
Health & Social Care Diploma Level 3
You’ll explore key topics such as human development, anatomy and physiology,
sociological and psychological perspectives, safeguarding adults, and promoting
independence. Weekly work placements give you the chance to apply your learning
in real-world settings and gain valuable experience.
Location
Entry
Fees
When
Sutton Coldfield College
01-09-2025
Free*
TBC
James Watt College
01-09-2025
Free*
TBC
Matthew Boulton College
01-09-2025
Free*
TBC
* Courses are free for 16-18s. Students aged 19 or over could be charged fees and is subject to a fee assessment. Learners on benefits in the majority of cases courses are also free. Fee assessments are completed at enrolment.
Course Length: 35 Weeks
You’ll need four GCSEs at grades 9–4 (A–C), including English, Maths, and a Science. Alternatively, a Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care with a Merit grade or above is accepted.
You’ll be assessed continuously through a mix of written exams, case studies, and presentations, helping you build confidence and practical understanding.
This course opens doors to careers in nursing, social work, family support, psychology, criminology, law, and more. It also supports progression to university-level study or the second year of the Extended Diploma.
1 – Human Lifespan Development
2 – Working in Health and Social Care
5 – Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs
7 – Principles of Safe Practice in Health and Social Care
10 – Sociological Perspectives
11 – Psychological Perspectives