Vocational Health and Social Care
Vocational • Level 3
Vocational Health and Social Care
Vocational • Level 3Type of LearningSchool Leaver
Course CodeA2429
Study ModeFull Time
Duration2 years
Cost
Free
Awarded ByPEARSON BTEC
Location ByBurnley College
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About the course
The Health and Social Care programme at Burnley College will enable you to develop the knowledge and skills which meet the requirements of higher education and apprenticeship programmes. This bridges the shortage of workers highlighted by the government. In addition to classroom based learning, you will gain first hand experience in the sector through industry placements, seeing first hand the value and impact of services on individuals, families and communities. We have invested into our new state of the art building which has been designed specifically for health and social care students. Within this sustainable building is a designated simulation suite that boasts the latest technology, this includes an anatomage table, two life-size fully functional manikins and a simulation ward including a scrubs area to enhance the learning experience.
Type of LearningSchool Leaver
Course CodeA2429
Study ModeFull Time
Duration2 years
CostFree
Awarded ByPEARSON BTEC
Location ByBurnley College
Start Date/s
02/09/2026
Entry Requirements
Five GCSEs at Grade 5 or above including English and
Mathematics or a relevant Level 2 qualification.
Modules
Unit 01 - Working in social care (K/651/7274) Unit 02 - Equality, Diversity, Dignity and Rights in Social Care (L/651/7275Unit 03 Duty of Care (M/651/7276) Unit 04 Communication in Social Care (R/651/7277)Unit 05 The Care and Support Planning Process (T/651/7278)Unit 06 Person-Centred Approaches and Risk assessments (Y/651/7279)Unit 07 Values and Behaviours (F/651/7280)Unit 08 Advocacy in Social Care (H/651/7281)Unit 09 Safeguarding in social care (L/651/7284)Unit 10 Mental health and wellbeing (K/651/7283)Unit 11 Health and Safety in Social Care (L/651/7284) Unit 12 Prevention and control of infection (M/651/7280)Unit 13 Personal and Professional Development (R/651/7286)Unit 14 Working with Others (T/651/7288) Unit 15 Research in Social Care (Y/651/7288) Unit 16 Good practice in Social Care (A/651/7289) Unit 17 Psychology in Social Care (H/651/7290)Unit 18 Sociology of Health and illness (J/651/7291)Unit 19 Understanding Anatomy and Physiology (K/651/7992)Unit 20 End-of-life-care (L/651/7293)Unit 21 Learning Disabilities (M/651/7295) Unit 22 Dementia Awareness (R/651/7295) Unit 23 Understanding Autism (T/651/7296)
Assessment
An internally assessed portfolio of evidence, assessed by centre staff and externally assured by NCFE
Careers & Progression
Care Support Workers in Adult Residential Settings | Healthcare Assistants in Community | Primary Care and Acute Health Environment | Care Support Workers in Domiciliary Services | Supported Living or Day Services Community-Based Support Workers.
Additional Details
Equipment Needed
You must have a DBS check (Disclosure & Barring Service) completed to enable you to go out on industry placement. Placement T-shirts General stationary such as pens, pencils etc. Use of an electronic device to access learning platforms; Google Classroom, Sites
Enrichment Activities
You will have the opportunity to engage in enrichment
opportunities embedded within the programme to further enhance the learner
experience. These often include trips to museums and exhibitions, the-atre
visits and guest speakers from the sector. UK based trips and international
opportunities are also part of the enrichment programme.
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