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BTEC Health and Social Care Course in Coventry for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Healthcare Assistant Courses in Coventry.

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About this course

Free BTEC in Health and Social Care in Coventry. Classes run at Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College. This two-year, full-time daytime course covers key concepts across the health and social care sectors, including anatomy and physiology and current best practice. You'll sit unit assessments and examinations, with grades awarded at pass, merit, or distinction. The level 3 BTEC in health and social care qualification prepares you for further study or employment in the sector. Entry requires five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including English, Maths, and Biology, or grade 5:4 in Combined Science.

Who this course is for

This course aims to allow students to develop an understanding and awareness of the key concepts within the Health and Social Care Sectors. By examining and evaluating current best practice, as well as developing your knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the human body, this course will best prepare you for further study or employment within the sector. The course offers students the opportunity to gain a pass, merit or distinction in both the units and examinations, which is then combined to give an overall outcome. BTEC National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care: This course offers a broad basis of study for the Health and Social Care sector. It is equivalent in size to one A Level. There are four units of study of which two are externally marked (units 1 and 2). Topics include Human Lifespan Development, Working in Health and Social Care, Meeting the Needs of Service Users and Psychological Disorders and there care. External assessment accounts for 58% of the overall outcome of the course. Students will also be encouraged to undertake an organised work placement, which they have organised themselves to enable them to be able to apply their learning within a real-life situation.

Entry requirements

5 grade 5s, including GCSE English, Mathematics and Biology. Minimum of grade 5:5 in Combined Science

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of key concepts in the health and social care sectors.
  • You'll study anatomy and physiology of the human body.
  • You'll examine and evaluate current best practice in health and social care.
  • You'll build understanding of how care is delivered across different settings.
  • You'll prepare for both unit-based assessments and formal examinations.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College. Assessment combines internally marked unit coursework and externally set examinations. Unit grades and exam grades combine to give an overall pass, merit, or distinction for the qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Blue Coat Church of England School and Music 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.
  • Social care worker: work with vulnerable adults or children in community services.
  • Mental health support worker: provide day-to-day support for people with mental health needs.
  • Domiciliary care worker: deliver personal care to people in their own homes.

What you could study next

A level 3 BTEC in health and social care classes prepare you well for degree-level study. You could progress to a BSc in Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work, or Occupational Therapy at university. A Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care is another option if you prefer a shorter higher education route. Some learners go on to a T Level in Health or a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Health and Social Care.

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