Free BTEC in Health and Social Care in Bristol. Classes run at Abbeywood Community School. This full-time, daytime Level 3 BTEC in Health and Social Care course runs over two years and covers human development, health principles, and practical skills across health, social care, and early years settings. The Level 3 BTEC in Health and Social Care qualification is equivalent to one A Level. You'll need a grade 4 in English to enrol; the centre will confirm entry requirements at application.
Who this course is for
Health and Social Care offers you the chance to explore the subject through practical application developing a logical approach to aspects of human development as well as enhancing your ability to understand principles of health. The course aims to introduce you to a wide variety of experiences in the health, social care and early year's sectors. The qualification is equivalent to 1 A level and will build and develop the necessary practical skills and understanding to provide learners with a firm grounding in the principles of health and social care, enabling progression into employment or higher level education.
Entry requirements
4 in English
What you will learn
You'll explore human development across the life stages.
You'll study the principles of health and wellbeing.
You'll develop practical skills relevant to health, social care, and early years settings.
You'll build a logical approach to analysing health and social care situations.
You'll understand how care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll examine safeguarding, communication, and person-centred care.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Abbeywood Community School, combining taught lessons with practical application of health and social care concepts. Assessment on the Pearson Edexcel BTEC is a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed units, so you'll produce written work and sit some external assessments over the two years.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Abbeywood Community School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults or older people in care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Early years practitioner: work with young children in nursery or childcare.
Social care worker: support vulnerable adults or families in the community.
Mental health support worker: assist people with mental health needs.
Residential support worker: provide care in residential or supported-living homes.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Health and Social Care: the work-based qualification many employers require for senior care roles.
T Level in Health (Education and Childcare pathway): a full-time alternative route combining study with industry placement.
Foundation Degree or BSc in Nursing, Social Work, or Health and Social Care: the Level 3 BTEC is a recognised entry qualification for many university degree programmes in these fields.
