Free BTEC in Health and Social Care in Leighton Buzzard. Classes run at Vandyke Upper School and Community College. This full-time, daytime Level 3 BTEC in Health and Social Care course takes two years to complete. You'll study topics including human development, anatomy and physiology, health promotion, and how care services are organised and delivered in the UK. The Level 3 BTEC in Health and Social Care qualification is awarded by Pearson Edexcel. Entry requires five GCSEs at Grade 5 to 9, including English.
Who this course is for
Edexcel BTEC in Health & Social Care
Entry requirements
5 GCSE Grade 5-9 including English
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 care settings.
You'll examine how health and social care services are structured and funded in the UK.
You'll learn about safeguarding, equality, and person-centred care values.
You'll develop understanding of health promotion and public health approaches.
You'll analyse the impact of social factors on health and wellbeing.
You'll apply research and communication skills used in care environments.
How you will learn
The Level 3 BTEC in Health and Social Care classes combine classroom teaching with coursework-based assessment. Units are assessed through assignments, case studies, and research tasks rather than traditional exams, though some units include externally assessed components set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll build a portfolio of work over the two years, with regular feedback from your tutors at Vandyke Upper School and Community College.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Vandyke Upper School and Community 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.
Mental health support worker: work alongside people with mental health needs.
Learning disability support worker: provide daily living support to adults.
Early years practitioner: work in nursery or childcare settings.
Community care worker: deliver care in people's own homes.
Social care administrator: support the running of care services.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (NVQ): the work-based qualification many employers require for senior care roles.
Foundation Degree or BSc in Health and Social Care: the Level 3 BTEC in Health and Social Care certificate is recognised by many universities as meeting entry requirements for degree-level study.
Nursing or Midwifery degree: a common next step for those aiming at registered clinical roles.
CIPD or management qualifications: relevant if you move into care team leadership or service management.
