BTEC Health and Social Care Course in Birmingham for Young People with an EHCP – Queen Alexandra College
CostUsually funded by your local authority
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
For young people with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), usually aged 16 to 25. Places are usually arranged through your local authority.
About this course
Free BTEC in Health and Social Care in Birmingham. Classes run at Queen Alexandra College. This level 3 btec in health and social care course is designed for students with disabilities and/or learning difficulties who have an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan. You'll study through a referral from your Local Authority or by applying directly to the college for an initial assessment. The course runs full-time over 12 months and sits within a wider study programme that includes therapies and specialist support. It covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in health and social care settings.
Who this course is for
Suitable for students with disabilities and/or learning difficulties
Entry requirements
High Needs Students with EHC Plan and referral through Local Authority OR apply directly to College to apply for initial assessment. This will form part of a wider study programme which will include therapies and specialist support for LLDD
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll explore human development across the life stages and how it affects care needs.
You'll learn how to support individuals' physical, emotional, and social wellbeing.
You'll understand safeguarding principles and how to protect vulnerable people.
You'll study communication skills used in health and social care environments.
You'll examine values and ethics that underpin professional care practice.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Queen Alexandra College, supported by therapies and specialist provision as part of your wider study programme. Assessment on the Pearson Edexcel BTEC is through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed tasks. You'll build a portfolio of work alongside sitting set tasks that Pearson marks directly.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Queen Alexandra College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults with daily living in care homes or at home.
Support worker: work with people with disabilities or mental health needs.
Healthcare assistant: assist clinical staff in hospitals or GP surgeries.
Personal assistant: provide one-to-one support to an individual in the community.
Residential support worker: provide care in supported living or residential settings.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (NVQ): the work-based qualification many employers require for senior care roles.
T Level in Health (Pearson): a two-year technical qualification with an industry placement, suited to those aiming for higher-level health careers.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health): prepares you for university courses in nursing, social work, or allied health professions.
