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

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 Harrogate.

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About this course

Free BTEC in Health and Social Care in Harrogate. Classes run at Rossett School. This full-time, two-year course covers health care, social care, education, and related sectors, giving you in-depth knowledge and transferable skills for working with people from all backgrounds. The level 3 BTEC in health and social care qualification is a strong foundation for university study or employment in care and health settings. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths and English, to apply.

Who this course is for

Health and Social Care provides students with a good knowledge and understanding that prepares them for a variety of potential careers in various sectors such as health care, social care, education, the sports sector and many more. Students gain in-depth knowledge and transferable skills which equip them well to work with people from all backgrounds.

Entry requirements

5 GCSE at grade 4+ including GCSE Maths and English grade 4+.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of health and social care principles and practice.
  • You'll explore human development across the life stages.
  • You'll study how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
  • You'll learn how to support individuals with diverse needs and backgrounds.
  • You'll build transferable skills in communication, research, and professional practice.
  • You'll examine safeguarding, equality, and person-centred care approaches.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons, combining taught sessions with independent research and assignments. Assessment is largely coursework-based, with assignments completed throughout the course. Some units include externally assessed tasks set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll build a portfolio of evidence alongside your written work.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Rossett School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: supporting adults or older people in care settings.
  • Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
  • Early years practitioner: working with children in nursery or school settings.
  • Social care worker: supporting vulnerable adults or families in the community.
  • Mental health support worker: working alongside mental health teams.
  • Education support assistant: helping pupils in schools or specialist settings.

What you could study next

A Level 3 BTEC in health and social care is widely accepted for university entry. You could progress to a degree in Nursing, Social Work, Midwifery, or Health and Social Care. If you want to move into care work sooner, a Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (an NVQ-style qualification) is the route into senior care roles. A Level 4 or 5 qualification in Health and Social Care Management opens doors to team leader and management positions.

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