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Free BTEC Health and Social Care Course in Kettering – Southfield School for Girls

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 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 Kettering. Classes run at Southfield School for Girls. This level 3 BTEC in health and social care course runs full-time over two years, alongside other A levels. It carries UCAS points for university entry. You'll explore topics across health, social care, and human development, building knowledge that opens doors to careers in nursing, midwifery, social work, occupational therapy, and more. Entry requires five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including a grade 4 in English.

Who this course is for

The Level 3 Health and Social Care Subsidiary Diploma is a course that can be studies along side other A levels and is accredited with UCAS points for University entrance. It is a fascinating and worthwhile course that can lead to a variety of careers including Midwifery, Nursing, Dental Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Podiatry, Teaching and Social Work.

Entry requirements

5 x GSCEs Grade 9-4 with a grade 4 in English

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
  • You'll study human growth and development across the life stages.
  • You'll examine the values and principles that underpin care practice.
  • You'll analyse factors that affect health and wellbeing, including lifestyle, environment, and socioeconomic influences.
  • You'll develop understanding of anatomy and physiology relevant to health care roles.
  • You'll investigate how individuals are supported through major life events.
  • You'll build research and analytical skills used in health and social care settings.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom through a mix of taught sessions, case studies, and independent research. Assessment is through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed units set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll produce written work, reports, and presentations throughout the course. Some units are assessed under timed conditions.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Southfield School for Girls 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.
  • Nursery nurse: care for and support young children in early years settings.
  • Mental health support worker: assist people managing mental health conditions.
  • Dental nurse: support dentists in clinical practice (further training required).

What you could study next

A level 3 BTEC in health and social care qualification earns UCAS points, making it a direct route into university. You could go on to study a BSc in Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or a related health science degree. For those not taking the university route, a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (NVQ-style) is the qualification employers look for in senior care roles.

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