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BTEC Health and Social Care Course in Bristol for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Bradley Stoke Community School South Gloucestershire

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Support Work Courses in Bristol.

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About this course

Free BTEC in Health and Social Care at Bradley Stoke Community School South Gloucestershire, with full-time daytime classes in Bristol. This level 3 BTEC in health and social care course covers human development, health principles, and the practical skills used across health, social care, and early years settings. You'll need a grade 4 or above in GCSE English to enrol. The course takes two years full-time. The level 3 BTEC in health and social care qualification carries the same weight as one A level, making it a solid foundation for further study or work in care.

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 growth and development across the life stages.
  • You'll study the principles and values that underpin health and social care practice.
  • You'll examine how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
  • You'll develop practical skills relevant to working in health, social care, and early years settings.
  • You'll analyse factors that affect health and wellbeing.
  • You'll build your understanding of safeguarding and person-centred care.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions combining taught content with practical application. Assessment is a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed units set by Pearson Edexcel. Assignments are based on real scenarios and case studies, so you apply your knowledge rather than just recall it. There are no traditional written exams for every unit, but some units include a set task completed under supervised conditions.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bradley Stoke Community School South Gloucestershire 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.
  • Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
  • Early years practitioner: work with young children in nurseries or pre-schools.
  • Support worker: help people with disabilities or mental health needs live independently.
  • Senior care assistant: take on a lead role in a residential or domiciliary care team.

What you could study next

A Level 3 BTEC in health and social care qualification is recognised by many universities for entry to degree programmes in nursing, social work, midwifery, and allied health professions. You could also progress to a Level 4 or Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management if you want to move into a supervisory or leadership role without going to university. Some learners go on to complete a nursing associate or nursing degree apprenticeship.

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