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BTEC Health and Social Care Course in Berkhamsted for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Support Work Courses in Dacorum.

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About this course

Free BTEC in Health and Social Care in Berkhamsted. Classes run at Ashlyns School. This level 3 btec in health and social care course is a two-year, full-time daytime programme that combines technical knowledge with academic skills. You'll study the health and social care sector in depth, covering topics such as human development, anatomy, safeguarding, and working in care settings. Assessment includes internally marked assignments, externally assessed tasks, and written exams. Entry requires a GCSE average points score of at least 4 across your best 8 subjects, including grade 4 in English and Maths.

Who this course is for

BTEC Nationals offer the right blend of technical and academic skills to support students on the first steps to their chosen career. The course allows students to develop the skills and confidence they will need for a prosperous future. Students will apply their learning through practical assessments in the form of internally assessed assignments, externally assessed tasks and written examinations.

Students should have a love and passion about the Health and Social Care sector. You should have an avid interest in human lifespan development and individual are and support needs. Students should be able to learn independently and research actively and methodically, and be able to give presentations. You should have effective writing skills and an ability to read technical texts, whilst being analytical.

Contact: Mr J Preston - [email protected]

Entry requirements

GCSE average points score of a least 4 across the best 8 subjects taken at GCSE, including grade 4 in English and Mathematics

What you will learn

  • You'll explore human growth and development across the life stages.
  • You'll study anatomy and physiology relevant to health and social care practice.
  • You'll learn about safeguarding principles and how they apply in care settings.
  • You'll develop understanding of health, wellbeing, and factors that affect them.
  • You'll examine how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
  • You'll apply communication skills used in professional care environments.
  • You'll analyse ethical issues and values in health and social care work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Ashlyns School. Assessment is a mix of internally assessed assignments, externally assessed tasks set by Pearson Edexcel, and written examinations. The internally assessed work lets you apply your knowledge through structured projects. The external assessments and exams test your understanding under set conditions. This blend of coursework and exams mirrors the approach used across BTEC National qualifications.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Ashlyns School 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.
  • Support worker: work with adults or children with additional needs.
  • Early years practitioner: work in nurseries or children's centres.
  • Mental health support worker: support people with mental health conditions.
  • Social care administrator: coordination and admin roles within care services.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma or Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care: a larger qualification if you want to go deeper before applying to university or employment.
  • Level 4 or 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma (HNC/HND) in Health and Social Care: a higher-level route if you prefer a vocational path over a full degree.
  • Nursing, Social Work, or Allied Health degree: many universities accept a BTEC National Extended Certificate as part of an application, depending on the course and grade requirements.
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