Free BTEC in Health and Social Care in Liverpool. Classes run at Maghull High School. This full-time daytime course takes two years and covers the knowledge and skills needed for careers in health, social care, and related people-facing roles. You'll study topics including the human lifespan, working in health and social care, meeting individual care and support needs, and physiological disorders. Entry requires a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including science and English, with an average points score of 4.0 or more.
Who this course is for
This course is for students who want a recognised pathway towards health, social care and people orientated careers.In year one, students will study a variety of topics including The Human Lifespan; Working in health and social care; Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs and Physiological Disorders.
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Entry requirements
A minimum of five GCSE’s at level 4 or equivalent at GCSE from five separate subjects including science and English. Students will also need to have an average of 4.0 points (or more) from their GCSEs.
What you will learn
You'll explore how people develop and change across the human lifespan.
You'll study the roles, responsibilities, and values involved in working in health and social care settings.
You'll learn how to assess and meet individual care and support needs.
You'll examine physiological disorders, their causes, and how they are managed.
You'll develop understanding of safeguarding, person-centred care, and communication in care contexts.
How you will learn
The BTEC National Extended Certificate is assessed through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed examinations set by Pearson Edexcel. Classroom-based learning at Maghull High School includes taught sessions, case studies, and coursework tasks. Some units are assessed entirely through assignments; others require a written exam. Your final grade reflects performance across both assessment types.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Maghull High School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults or older people with daily living
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings
Social care worker: work with vulnerable adults or children in community settings
Support worker: provide one-to-one support for people with disabilities
Early years practitioner: work with young children in nursery or childcare settings
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC National Diploma or Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care: a larger qualification that broadens your study and strengthens university applications.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions): prepares you for university entry if you want to study nursing, social work, or a related degree.
T Level in Health: a technical qualification combining classroom study with an industry placement.
