Free BTEC in Health and Social Care in Mansfield. Classes run at Samworth Church Academy. This is a full-time daytime course suited to those starting out and aiming toward careers in nursing, social work, or care. The level 3 BTEC in health and social care qualification covers human development, health conditions, working in care settings, and the values that underpin professional practice. The course takes two years to complete. A grade 5 in a GCSE option subject is required to enrol.
Who this course is for
Students who are interested in pursuing careers such as nursing or social work.
Entry requirements
Grade 5 in a GCSE option subject.
What you will learn
You'll explore human growth and development across the life stages.
You'll study the principles of health, wellbeing, and person-centred care.
You'll examine how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll learn about safeguarding, equality, and professional values in care settings.
You'll develop understanding of anatomy, physiology, and common health conditions.
You'll build skills in communicating effectively with individuals who use care services.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at Samworth Church Academy. BTEC qualifications are assessed through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally set examinations. You'll complete coursework tasks that apply your knowledge to real care scenarios, alongside written exams set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. There is no single end-of-course exam; assessment is spread across the two years.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Samworth Church Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults or older people in care homes or at home.
Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Social care worker: helping individuals live independently in the community.
Support worker: working with people with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Early years practitioner: working with children in nursery or school settings.
Community health worker: delivering health support in local or outreach services.
What you could study next
T Level in Health (HTQ equivalent): a Level 3 technical qualification with a longer industry placement, for those wanting a deeper pre-university route.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions): prepares you for university entry if you want to study nursing, social work, or allied health at degree level.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (NVQ): a work-based qualification recognised for roles in regulated care settings.
Degree in Nursing, Social Work, or Occupational Therapy: the next step if you're aiming for a registered profession.
