Free BTEC in Health and Social Care in Birmingham. Classes run at Broadway Academy. You'll need 4 to 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, including science, maths and English, to enrol. This two-year, full-time daytime course covers the knowledge and skills behind health and social care practice, from human development and anatomy to working with individuals in care settings. It's a level 3 BTEC in health and social care qualification awarded by Pearson Edexcel, and it can open doors to care roles or further study.
Who this course is for
Post-16 Learners
Entry requirements
4- 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, including science, maths and English.
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.
You'll learn how to support individuals with their physical and emotional needs.
You'll understand safeguarding principles and how they apply in care settings.
You'll examine health promotion and factors that affect wellbeing.
You'll develop communication skills for working with service users and colleagues.
You'll look at how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Broadway Academy, combining taught sessions with independent study. Assessment is through a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed examinations set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll build a portfolio of work alongside sitting written exams. Your tutors will mark assignments against set criteria, and Pearson Edexcel moderates the overall standard.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Broadway Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults or older people in care homes or at home.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Support worker: work with people with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Senior care assistant: step up to a supervisory role with experience.
Early years practitioner: work in nurseries or children's care settings.
Residential support worker: provide care in residential or supported living homes.
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC National Diploma or Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (Pearson Edexcel): a larger qualification if you want to go deeper before university or employment.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions): a one-year course that prepares you for university entry in nursing, midwifery, or social work.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care: for those moving into management roles in care settings.
