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Free BTEC Health and Social Care Course in Wolverhampton – Highfields School Wolverhampton

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC in Health and Social Care course in Wolverhampton. Classes run at Highfields School Wolverhampton, full-time during the day. This level 3 btec in health and social care qualification covers the knowledge and skills needed across a wide range of health and social care roles. The course runs over two years. You'll explore human development, health conditions, care values, and how services are organised. To join, you'll typically need GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or above, or a BTEC Level 2 Merit in Health and Social Care if you've studied it before.

Who this course is for

Extended Certificate (1 A-Level). The health and social care sector covers a large range of occupations and professions. Through your health and social care course you will become aware of the variety of opportunities that a qualification in this subject may lead on to. Level 3 qualifications are designed to provide highly specialist work-related qualifications.

Entry requirements

BTEC L2 Merit in Health and Social Care (if previously studied) English and Maths GCSE Grade 4

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the range of roles and settings within the health and social care sector.
  • You'll study human growth and development across the life stages.
  • You'll learn about physical and mental health conditions and how they affect individuals.
  • You'll examine the values and principles that underpin care practice.
  • You'll develop understanding of safeguarding, legislation, and duty of care.
  • You'll investigate how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
  • You'll build knowledge of communication skills used in care settings.

How you will learn

Learning is classroom based, with a mix of taught sessions, independent study, and assignment work. Assessment is through internally marked assignments and externally assessed units set by Pearson Edexcel. There are no traditional written exams for all units, but some units include a set task completed under supervised conditions. Your work is assessed against Pearson Edexcel criteria at Pass, Merit, or Distinction.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Highfields School Wolverhampton will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support adults or children in residential or home care settings.
  • Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in hospitals or GP surgeries.
  • Mental health support worker: work alongside people managing mental health conditions.
  • Early years practitioner: support children's development in nursery or school settings.
  • Social care worker: help individuals access services and live independently.
  • Residential support worker: provide care and support in supported living environments.

What you could study next

A level 3 BTEC in health and social care classes can lead to several next steps. You could progress to a Level 4 or Level 5 Higher National Certificate (HNC or HND) in Health and Social Care. Many universities also accept this qualification for degree programmes in nursing, social work, or public health. For direct employment in care, an NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care is the qualification most employers look for in senior care roles.

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