Free BTEC Health and Social Care Course in Liverpool – Bellerive FCJ Catholic College
CostFREE
Duration20 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free BTEC in Health and Social Care course in Liverpool. Classes run at Bellerive FCJ Catholic College, full-time during the day. This level 3 BTEC in health and social care qualification takes around 20 months to complete. You'll study topics across health, care, and human development, building the knowledge that employers and universities look for. Entry requires five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths. The course is well suited to those planning to go further in health and social care, whether into work or higher study.
Who this course is for
Anyone aiming to study this subject further in the future.
Entry requirements
5 GCSE at grade 4 or above including English and Maths
What you will learn
You'll explore how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll study human development across the life stages and how it affects health and wellbeing.
You'll learn how to apply person-centred values in care settings.
You'll examine the causes and effects of health conditions and how they are managed.
You'll develop understanding of safeguarding, equality, and diversity in care.
You'll build knowledge of communication methods used with individuals in care settings.
You'll investigate the role of research and evidence in health and social care practice.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at Bellerive FCJ Catholic College through a mix of taught sessions, case studies, and group work. Assessment is through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed examinations set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll complete coursework units assessed by your tutors alongside timed written exams that test your knowledge of core topics.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bellerive FCJ Catholic College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults with daily living in care homes or at home.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in hospitals or GP surgeries.
Mental health support worker: work alongside people managing mental health conditions.
Learning disability support worker: provide day-to-day support in community settings.
Early years practitioner: work with young children in nursery or childcare settings.
Social care worker: help individuals access services and live independently.
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Health and Social Care: a larger qualification if you want more depth before applying to university.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Health and Social Care (Level 4): a higher education route for those not taking a full degree.
BSc Nursing, Social Work degree, or Allied Health degree: university programmes this qualification is designed to support entry into.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: if you move into work and want a vocational qualification alongside employment.
