Free BTEC in Health and Social Care in Bridlington. Classes run at Headlands School. This full-time daytime Level 3 BTEC in Health and Social Care course runs over two years and is designed for students who want to move into health, care, or social work roles after sixth form. You'll explore how people develop, the factors that shape individual wellbeing, and how health and social care services work in practice. Entry requires at least four or five GCSEs at grade 4 or above.
Who this course is for
Students who have an interest in working professionally with people. This could be in early years work with children as a primary teacher or childrens nurse; it might be in adult health services as a paramedic, midwife, physiotherapist or adult nurse, or in social care services as a social worker. It might be in some other career such as operating department practitioner or occupational therapist.
A genuine interest in how we develop and how a variety of factors affect us as individuals and how we can support society.
Entry requirements
Standard 6th form entry of at least 4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 or above.
What you will learn
You'll explore human development across the life stages and the factors that influence it.
You'll study how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll examine the values and principles that underpin professional care practice.
You'll develop understanding of physical and mental health conditions and their impact on individuals.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively in health and social care settings.
You'll investigate safeguarding, equality, and diversity in care environments.
How you will learn
The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate is assessed through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed units set and marked by Pearson. Internal assessments are based on work you produce in class and independently. External assessments are written exams or tasks completed under set conditions. Classes are delivered in person at Headlands School during daytime hours.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Headlands School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults or older people in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in hospitals or community health teams.
Early years practitioner: work with young children in nursery or school settings.
Social care worker: support vulnerable adults or children in social care services.
Mental health support worker: work alongside mental health teams in community or residential settings.
What you could study next
Level 3 A Level in Psychology or Biology: complements the BTEC if you're applying to university and want a broader academic profile.
Level 4 or 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Health and Social Care: a work-based or college route into management roles without a full degree.
Degree in Nursing, Social Work, Paramedic Science, or Occupational Therapy: the BTEC National Extended Certificate meets entry requirements for many health-related degree programmes at UK universities.
