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Free BTEC Health and Social Care Course in Peterborough – Hampton College

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 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 Peterborough. Classes run at Hampton College, full-time over two years. This level 3 BTEC in health and social care course covers the foundations of the health and social care sector, from human development and anatomy to safeguarding, communication, and care values. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the course is the right level for you. Entry requirements ask for a grade 4 in any related GCSE subject you've already studied, though no related subject is required.

Who this course is for

This course in Health and Social Care aims to provide an introduction to the sector. It is for learners who are interested in learning about the health and social care sector as part of a balanced study programme.

It is an ideal qualification for those students who want a broad background in health and social care, which will allow them to progress to further or higher education, training or employment. It is important that you have a lively and enquiring mind, an interest in working with people and an ability to communicate your ideas effectively.

Entry requirements

You do not need to have studied a related KS4 subject to choose this subject but it is expected that you have achieved a grade 4 if you have studied it at GCSE.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
  • You'll study human growth and development across the life stages.
  • You'll learn about anatomy, physiology, and how the body's systems work.
  • You'll examine safeguarding principles and how to protect vulnerable people.
  • You'll develop communication skills relevant to care settings.
  • You'll understand the values and ethics that underpin health and social care practice.
  • You'll investigate the factors that affect health and wellbeing.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Hampton College. Assessment is a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally set examinations, as set by Pearson Edexcel for the BTEC National Extended Certificate. Assignments are completed throughout the course and marked by your tutors. Some units are assessed by written exams sat at set points in the academic year.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support people in residential or home care settings.
  • Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
  • Mental health support worker: work alongside people with mental health needs.
  • Learning disability support worker: provide day-to-day support for adults with learning disabilities.
  • Early years practitioner: work in nursery or childcare settings with young children.
  • Community care worker: deliver care and support in people's own homes.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Health and Social Care: a larger qualification that deepens your study and strengthens your university application.
  • T Level in Health (Pearson or other awarding body): a two-year technical qualification with a substantial industry placement, recognised for university entry.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Health and Social Care: a Level 4 qualification for those moving into higher education.
  • Nursing, Social Work, or Allied Health degree: the BTEC National Extended Certificate supports UCAS applications for relevant degree programmes.
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