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BTEC Health and Social Care Course in Worksop – Outwood Post 16 Centre

Cost£450.00
Duration72 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

BTEC in Health and Social Care in Worksop. Classes run at Outwood Post 16 Centre. This full-time, daytime level 3 btec in health and social care course is typically studied over 72 weeks alongside other qualifications such as A Levels. You'll need five GCSEs graded 9-4 to apply. The course covers the health and social care sectors and is designed to support progression to a degree or into employment. It carries 360 guided learning hours.

Who this course is for

The BTEC L3 National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care is a course for students with an interest in the work of the Health and Social Care sectors. It is generally taken alongside 2 A Levels as part of a 2 year programme of learning. This will enable learners to progress to a degree programme chosen from a range of programmes in the Health & Social Care sector. For more course specific details, please visit: https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-nationals/health-and-social-care-2016.html#tab-1

Entry requirements

Students must achieve the minimum entry requirement of 5 GCSEs graded 9-4.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the structure and function of health and social care services in the UK.
  • You'll study human growth and development across the life stages.
  • You'll learn how to support individuals' health, wellbeing, and rights.
  • You'll examine safeguarding principles and how they apply in care settings.
  • You'll develop understanding of communication in health and social care contexts.
  • You'll investigate factors that affect physical and mental health.

How you will learn

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate combines internally assessed units with externally assessed components. Internal units are assessed through assignments and coursework completed in class. External assessments are set and marked by Pearson. Classes are delivered in person at Outwood Post 16 Centre during the daytime.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Outwood Post 16 Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support adults or older people in care settings.
  • Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
  • Social care worker: work with vulnerable adults or children in the community.
  • Mental health support worker: provide day-to-day support for people with mental health needs.
  • Residential support worker: support people living in care homes or supported housing.

What you could study next

A level 3 btec in health and social care qualification is widely used as part of a university application. You could progress to a degree in Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or a related health science. If you want to move directly into work, a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (NVQ-style) is the vocational qualification most employers in care settings look for.

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