Free BTEC in Health and Social Care in Liverpool. Classes run at Sefton Sixth Form College. This full-time, daytime course covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in health and social care settings. You'll study topics including human development, anatomy and physiology, communication, and safeguarding. The course runs for around 70 weeks. A level 3 btec in health and social care qualification like this is a strong foundation for roles in care, support work, and healthcare. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
https://hughbaird.ac.uk/our-courses/sta:College
Entry requirements
https://www.hughbaird.ac.uk/entry-requirements
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 social care practice.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with individuals, families, and colleagues.
You'll understand safeguarding principles and how to protect vulnerable people.
You'll examine health promotion and the factors that affect wellbeing.
You'll develop knowledge of person-centred values and care planning.
You'll look at how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Sefton Sixth Form College, combining taught lessons with assignments and coursework. Assessment is mainly through internally assessed units marked against Pearson Edexcel criteria, alongside externally assessed components set and marked by Pearson. There are no traditional written exams for every unit; instead, you build a portfolio of work over the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Sefton Sixth Form 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.
Support worker: work with people with disabilities or mental health needs.
Healthcare assistant: assist clinical staff in hospitals or GP surgeries.
Senior care assistant: take on a lead role after gaining experience.
Early years practitioner: work in nurseries or children's care settings.
Community support worker: help people live independently in their own homes.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Health and Social Care: a work-based qualification that many employers require for senior care roles and career progression.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions): prepares you for university courses in nursing, social work, or allied health.
Level 4 Certificate in Leadership for Health and Social Care: suited to those moving into supervisory or management roles in care settings.
