Free BTEC Health and Social Care Course in Nottingham – Rushcliffe School

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free BTEC in Health and Social Care in Nottingham. Classes run at Rushcliffe School. This Level 3 BTEC in Health and Social Care course runs full-time over two years. You'll need five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 to apply. The course is designed to sit alongside other Level 3 qualifications. Level 3 BTEC in Health and Social Care classes cover human development, health conditions, care values, and working in care settings. A Level 3 BTEC in Health and Social Care qualification opens routes into care work and higher education.

Who this course is for

Food science and nutrition is an essential component of many industries from food manufacturing to healthcare, sport and education. If you see yourself studying nutrition or working in the food industry in the future, this course will give you a taste of what's involved. Designed to be taken alongside other Level 3 qualifications such as A levels or work related courses, it will give you the chance to learn and apply your skills and knowledge to real life situations. It particularly compliments subjects such as biology, P.E. and sociology

Entry requirements

5 GCSE's grade 9-4.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore human growth and development across the life stages.
  • You'll study the factors that affect health and wellbeing.
  • You'll learn about working in health and social care settings.
  • You'll examine the values and principles that underpin care practice.
  • You'll investigate how health and social care services are organised and delivered.
  • You'll develop skills in researching and presenting health-related topics.

How you will learn

The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate is assessed through a mix of internal assignments and externally assessed tasks. Internal units are assessed through coursework and projects marked by your centre. External units are assessed through set tasks or exams set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. Classes are delivered in the classroom at Rushcliffe School.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Rushcliffe School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support adults or older people in care settings.
  • Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
  • Support worker: work with people with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
  • Early years practitioner: work in nurseries or children's care settings.
  • Community care worker: provide care and support in people's homes.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (NVQ): the work-based qualification many employers require for senior care roles.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions): a route into university nursing, midwifery, or social work degrees.
  • Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care: a two-year higher education qualification for those moving into supervisory or specialist roles.