Free BTEC in Health and Social Care in Bristol. Classes run at Olympus Academy Trust Winterbourne Academy. This Level 3 BTEC in Health and Social Care course covers human development, health principles, and practical skills across health, social care, and early years settings. It is equivalent to one A Level. The course takes two years full time, with daytime classes. You'll need a grade 4 in English to join. An initial assessment will confirm the course is the right fit for you.
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 learn how to apply knowledge to real care scenarios.
You'll build understanding of safeguarding and duty of care.
You'll examine how health and social care services are organised and delivered.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions with a mix of coursework assignments and practical tasks. The BTEC National format is largely assignment-based rather than exam-heavy, so you'll build a portfolio of evidence over the two years. Some units may include external assessment set by Pearson Edexcel. Your progress is assessed continuously throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Olympus Academy Trust Winterbourne 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 settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Early years practitioner: work with young children in nursery or childcare.
Support worker: help people with disabilities or mental health needs.
Social care worker: provide community-based care and support.
Residential care worker: support residents in care homes day to day.
What you could study next
Level 3 T Level in Health - a technical qualification with a longer industry placement, for those wanting a stronger route into NHS or care roles.
Level 4 or 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Health and Social Care - a step toward degree-level study.
Nursing or social work degree - universities recognise the Level 3 BTEC in Health and Social Care qualification as part of entry requirements for many health-related degrees.
