Free BTEC in Health and Social Care in Bradford. Classes run at Immanuel College. This level 3 btec in health and social care course is studied full-time over two years, typically alongside other qualifications such as A Levels or further BTEC Nationals. You'll cover the foundations of health and social care, including how services are organised, how people are supported, and the values that underpin care work. The course supports progression to university, further training, or employment in the sector.
Who this course is for
16-19
What you will learn
You'll explore how health and social care services are structured and delivered in the UK.
You'll study human development across the life stages and how it affects health and wellbeing.
You'll examine the values and principles that guide professional care practice.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with individuals in care settings.
You'll investigate factors that influence health, including social, economic, and environmental conditions.
You'll develop understanding of safeguarding and the duty of care in health and social care contexts.
How you will learn
The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate combines internal assessment (assignments and portfolios completed throughout the course) with external assessment (written examinations set and marked by Pearson). Classroom-based sessions at Immanuel College cover theory, case studies, and practical application. The qualification has 360 guided learning hours across the two years of full-time study.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Immanuel College 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: support children's development in nursery or school settings.
Community health worker: deliver health support in local community services.
What you could study next
Level 3 T Level in Health (with a specialism in Supporting the Adult Nursing Team or similar): a technical alternative with a substantial industry placement.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care: the next step into higher education, building on your BTEC.
Nursing, Social Work, or Allied Health degree: many universities accept the BTEC National Extended Certificate as part of entry requirements for health-related degree programmes.
