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BTEC Health and Social Care Course in Enfield for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration24 months
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 Healthcare Assistant Courses in Enfield.

About this course

Free BTEC in Health and Social Care at Aylward Academy in Enfield. This is a full-time daytime course running over 24 months. The Level 3 BTEC in Health and Social Care qualification covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in care settings, including human development, anatomy, health promotion, and supporting individuals with their needs. The level 3 BTEC in health and social care classes also open routes into higher education, including nursing and social work degrees.

Who this course is for

This course is for students who want to continue studying biology after GCSE. You'll already be familiar with some of the topics but the A level will give you the chance to study these and some new ones, in much greater depth. You might be choosing biology because you're headed for a healthcare or scientific career, though it will give you a set of skills that can be used in a wide range of non-scientific careers too. This course links well with most other A level subjects but particularly with those such as Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Geography and Psychology.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore human growth and development across the life stages.
  • You'll study anatomy and physiology relevant to health and social care practice.
  • You'll learn how to support individuals with physical and mental health needs.
  • You'll examine health promotion and the factors that affect wellbeing.
  • You'll develop understanding of safeguarding, equality, and person-centred care.
  • You'll practise communication skills used in care environments.
  • You'll investigate the structure and values of health and social care services in the UK.

How you will learn

The BTEC National Extended Certificate is assessed through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed examinations set by Pearson Edexcel. Assignments are completed throughout the course and assessed against set criteria. Some units are assessed by written exams. Classes are delivered in the classroom at Aylward Academy, with structured teaching, group work, and independent study tasks.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Aylward Academy 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.
  • Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
  • Mental health support worker: work alongside people with mental health needs.
  • Learning disability support worker: provide day-to-day support in community settings.
  • Early years practitioner: work in nurseries or children's care settings.
  • Social care worker: support vulnerable adults or families in the community.

What you could study next

A level 3 BTEC in health and social care qualification is recognised for entry to many university courses. You could progress to a BSc in Nursing, a degree in Social Work, or a Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care. If you want to move into management, a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care is a natural next step. Some learners also go on to study CACHE or CIPD qualifications depending on their chosen specialism.

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