BTEC in Health and Social Care in Hillingdon. Classes run at Swakeleys School for Girls. This Level 3 BTEC in Health and Social Care course runs full-time over two years, with daytime classes. You'll need four or five GCSEs including English and maths at grade 4 or above to apply. The course covers the knowledge and skills behind health and social care practice, and sits alongside other Level 3 subjects as part of a broader programme of study. It carries the same size and weight as one A Level.
Who this course is for
If you're thinking about a career in health and social care but not ready to commit entirely to a purely work related course, the National Extended Certificate gives you an introduction to the sector whilst allowing you to study other subjects alongside it. Equivalent in size to one A Level, if you take it as part of a programme of study that includes other work related or academic Level 3 qualifications it can help you to move on to to a wide range of higher education and training opportunities.
Entry requirements
4-5 GCSE's including English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above.
What you will learn
You'll explore the principles of health and social care and how services are organised in the UK.
You'll study human development across the life stages and how it affects health and wellbeing.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with individuals in care settings.
You'll examine the values and ethics that underpin professional practice in health and social care.
You'll develop understanding of how to support individuals with physical, emotional, and social needs.
You'll investigate factors that affect health outcomes, including lifestyle, environment, and social inequality.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Swakeleys School for Girls. Assessment is through a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed examinations set by Pearson Edexcel. Assignments are completed over time and marked by your tutors. External assessments test your knowledge under timed conditions. Both elements contribute to your final grade.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Swakeleys School for Girls will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults or older people in care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Support worker: working with people with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Early years practitioner: working with children in nursery or childcare settings.
Community care worker: providing care and support in people's own homes.
Residential care worker: supporting residents in care homes.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (NVQ): the work-based qualification many employers look for in senior care roles.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health): prepares you for university if you want to study nursing, social work, or a related degree.
Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care: a two-year higher education qualification, often studied part-time alongside work.
Nursing or Social Work degree: the professional qualification route if you want to register with a regulatory body.
