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BTEC Health and Social Care Course in Long Eaton for 16 to 18 Year Olds – The Long Eaton School

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Support Work Courses in Erewash.

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About this course

Free BTEC in Health and Social Care in Long Eaton. Classes run at The Long Eaton School. This level 3 BTEC in health and social care qualification is a two-year, full-time daytime course. You'll study how people develop across their lives and how care services meet individual needs. Entry requires a grade 4 or above in GCSE English Language, Maths, or a BTEC Health and Social Care qualification. Assessment combines external exams and coursework. The course opens routes into care roles and further study in health, social care, and related fields.

Who this course is for

An Applied course in Health and Social Care - Certificate/ Extended Certificate/ Diploma/ Ext Diploma available. Units include Human lifespan development, individual care and support needs etc Units Studied: 1. Human Lifespan Development (External Exam) Learners cover physical, intellectual, emotional and social development across the human lifespan and the factors affecting development and the effects of ageing

6. Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs (Coursework assessed) Learners focus on the principles and practicalities that underpin meeting individuals’ care and support needs, which are the foundation of all the care disciplines

Entry requirements

9 - 4 in BTEC/GCSE HSC or GCSE English Language or Maths Grade

What you will learn

  • You'll explore physical, intellectual, emotional and social development across the human lifespan.
  • You'll examine the factors that affect human development and the effects of ageing.
  • You'll study how care services identify and meet individual care and support needs.
  • You'll develop understanding of person-centred approaches in health and social care settings.
  • You'll build knowledge of the values and principles that underpin care practice.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at The Long Eaton School. Assessment is a mix of external exams and coursework. Human Lifespan Development is assessed by external exam. Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs is assessed through coursework. Your coursework is built up over the two years of the course.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support people with daily living in care homes or at home.
  • Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
  • Support worker: work with adults or children with additional needs.
  • Early years practitioner: work in nurseries or children's centres.
  • Community care worker: deliver care in people's own homes.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma or Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care: a larger qualification if you want more depth before applying to university.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions): prepares you for university entry in nursing, midwifery, or social work.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: a work-based route into professional care roles.
  • Degree-level study in nursing, social work, or occupational therapy at university.
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