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Free BTEC Health and Social Care Course in Nottingham – Bramcote College

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC in Health and Social Care in Nottingham. Classes run at Bramcote College. This level 3 btec in health and social care course runs full-time over two years, with daytime classes. You'll need four or five GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above, including English and maths. The course is equivalent in size to one A Level, so it fits alongside other Level 3 subjects as part of a broader programme of study. It covers the foundations of health and social care practice and can support progression to higher education or further training.

Who this course is for

If you're thinking about a career in health and social care but not ready to commit entirely to a purely work related course, the National Extended Certificate gives you an introduction to the sector whilst allowing you to study other subjects alongside it. Equivalent in size to one A Level, if you take it as part of a programme of study that includes other work related or academic Level 3 qualifications it can help you to move on to to a wide range of higher education and training opportunities.

Entry requirements

4-5 GCSE's including English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the principles of health and social care, including how services are organised in the UK.
  • You'll study human development across the life stages and how it affects health and wellbeing.
  • You'll learn about safeguarding, duty of care, and the rights of individuals using care services.
  • You'll examine communication skills used in health and social care settings.
  • You'll develop understanding of factors that affect health, including social, economic, and environmental influences.
  • You'll look at how care workers support individuals with different needs.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Bramcote College. Assessment is through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed examinations, as set by Pearson Edexcel. Assignments are completed over the course of the two years and marked by your tutors. External assessments are sat under exam conditions at set points in the academic year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bramcote College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support individuals in residential or home care settings.
  • Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
  • Support worker: work with adults or young people with additional needs.
  • Early years practitioner: work in nursery or childcare settings with young children.
  • Mental health support worker: provide day-to-day support to people with mental health needs.

What you could study next

A level 3 btec in health and social care qualification is recognised for entry to higher education. You could progress to a Foundation Degree or BSc in Health and Social Care, Nursing, or Social Work. A Level 4 or 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care is another option if you want to move into senior or supervisory roles without going to university. Some learners also go on to study a BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Health and Social Care.

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