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Free BTEC Health and Social Care Course in Hillingdon – Hewens College

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC in Health and Social Care in Hillingdon. Classes run at Hewens College. You'll need a minimum of five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including grade 4 in both English and Maths, to enrol. This two-year, full-time daytime course covers the knowledge and skills behind health and social care practice, from human development and anatomy to safeguarding and communication. The Pearson Edexcel Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care is a recognised route toward care roles and further study in health-related subjects.

Who this course is for

Pupils age 16 that have completed their GCSEs. Please see our full post 16 course prospectus from our website: https://www.therosedalehewensacademytrust.co.uk/

Entry requirements

A minimum of 5 GCSES grades 9-4, including a Grade 4 in GCSE English and a Grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore human growth, development, and the factors that affect health and wellbeing.
  • You'll study anatomy and physiology relevant to health and social care settings.
  • You'll learn how to communicate effectively with individuals in care environments.
  • You'll understand safeguarding principles and how to protect vulnerable people.
  • You'll examine the values and ethics that underpin health and social care practice.
  • You'll develop knowledge of health promotion and public health approaches.
  • You'll look at how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.

How you will learn

The Pearson Edexcel BTEC is assessed through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed examinations. Classroom-based learning includes case studies, group work, and written tasks. You'll build a portfolio of evidence through your assignments over the two years, alongside sitting exams set and marked by Pearson Edexcel.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hewens College 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.
  • Support worker: work with people with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
  • Early years practitioner: care for and support young children in nursery settings.
  • Community care worker: deliver care to people in their own homes.
  • Residential care worker: provide support in care homes or supported living.

What you could study next

A Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care opens several next steps. You could progress to a Level 4 or Level 5 Higher National Certificate (HNC or HND) in Health and Social Care. Many universities also accept this qualification for degree entry in nursing, social work, or allied health subjects. If you want to work directly in adult social care, a Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care is the vocational qualification employers look for in senior care roles.

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