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

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 Worksop. This level 3 BTEC in health and social care qualification is typically studied full-time over 72 weeks alongside A Levels as part of a two-year programme. You'll gain a broad introduction to the health and social care sectors, covering the knowledge and skills that support progression to a degree in health or social care, or into employment. Entry requires five GCSE passes at grade 4 or above.

Who this course is for

The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Health & Social Care is a course for students with an interest in the work of the Health & SOcial Care sectors. It is generally taken alongside 2/3 A Levels as part of a 2 year programme of study. This will enable learners to progress to a degree programme chosen from a range of courses in the Health & Social Care sector.

Entry requirements

5 passes at GCSE where a strong pass is grade 9-4.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
  • You'll examine the values and principles that underpin care practice, including person-centred approaches.
  • You'll study human development across the life stages and how it affects health and wellbeing.
  • You'll investigate the factors that influence health outcomes, including lifestyle, environment, and socioeconomic factors.
  • You'll develop understanding of safeguarding, equality, and diversity in care settings.
  • You'll build knowledge of anatomy and physiology relevant to health and social care work.

How you will learn

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate combines internally assessed coursework with externally assessed examinations. Coursework units are assessed through assignments, projects, and case studies marked by your centre. Some units are assessed by Pearson through set tasks or written exams. Classes are delivered in the classroom at Outwood Post 16 Centre Worksop as part of a full-time daytime timetable.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support people in residential or home care settings.
  • Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
  • Social care worker: work with adults or children in community services.
  • Mental health support worker: support people with mental health needs.
  • Early years practitioner: work with young children in nursery or school settings.

What you could study next

A level 3 BTEC in health and social care qualification is widely accepted for university entry. You could progress to a BSc in Nursing, a degree in Social Work, or a Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care. If you want to work as a care assistant straight away, a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (the NVQ route) is the qualification employers look for in care roles.

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