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Health and Social Care level 3 Extended Diploma

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Course Length 1 year
Study Type Full time
Course Cost No fee (16-18) £4,670 (Adult) Financial support 19+
Start Date 08/09/2025
Course Code 76444-01

Course overview

Are you committed to care? Explore core subjects involved in supporting services users including diversity, communication, safeguarding, infection control and equality. You’ll grasp a thorough understanding of human growth and development. You’ll also gain valuable work experience within the field of health and social care.

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Learning Support

  • Specialist SEND support
  • Relax in the Oasis Room
  • Safe spaces
  • Bespoke support

Wellbeing

  • Pastoral tutors to celebrate your successes and give you help when you need it
  • Financial support: we work hard to help eligible students benefit from our education
  • Mental Health Champions offer help and support
  • Careers advice for today and for the future

Our Qualities

  • Small enough that the staff really know you
  • Expert teachers
  • Ofsted graded ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ features
  • Courses designed with employers

Student Life

  • Get involved with clubs and activities throughout the day
  • Opportunities for social action
  • Champion our green agenda by becoming a Sustainability Champion
  • Become part of the Student Union

Courses

  • Timetables which enable work alongside study
  • Work experience opportunities
  • Teachers with industry-experience
  • Study supported by trips

Facilities

  • Teaching spaces that replicate work environments
  • State-of-the-art equipment to enhance learning
  • Industry-standard workshops
  • Social spaces for independent study or catching up with friends

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