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BTEC Health and Social Care Course in Radstock for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Norton Hill Academy

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration78 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Care Assistant Courses in Radstock.

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About this course

Free BTEC in Health and Social Care in Radstock. Classes run at Norton Hill Academy. You'll need five GCSEs at grades 4 to 9 (or equivalent) to join. This full-time daytime course runs over 78 weeks and covers core care principles across six units, including caring for children and young people, and quality, diversity and rights in health and social care. It gives you a broad grounding in the sector before you commit to a specific route.

Who this course is for

This course will give you an understanding of the underpinning knowledge and practical skills to provide learners with common care principles of Health and Social care. This course is ideal for those who are unsure of their specific future pathways in health and social care as it provides an insight and a broader understanding of the sector. It consists of six units of study looking at topics such as caring for children and young people, quality, diversity and rights in health and social care, nutrition for health and social care, health, safety and security in Health and Social care. Also psychological and sociological aspects of the sector.

Entry requirements

5 9-4 grades at GCSE or equivalent.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the underpinning principles of health and social care practice.
  • You'll study caring for children and young people.
  • You'll examine quality, diversity and rights in health and social care settings.
  • You'll develop practical skills relevant to common care roles.
  • You'll build knowledge across a range of health and social care contexts.
  • You'll gain an understanding of the broader sector to inform your future direction.

How you will learn

Learning is classroom based, full-time across six units of study. Assessment for Pearson Edexcel BTEC National qualifications typically combines internally assessed assignments and externally assessed components. Your centre will confirm the specific assessment requirements for each unit before you begin.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Norton Hill Academy 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.
  • Childcare worker: work in nurseries, schools, or residential care.
  • Support worker: help people with disabilities or mental health needs.
  • Community care worker: provide care and support in people's homes.
  • Residential care worker: work in care homes supporting daily living.

What you could study next

A level 3 btec in health and social care qualification opens several routes forward. You could progress to a Level 4 or 5 Higher National Certificate (HNC or HND) in Health and Social Care, or apply to university for a degree in nursing, social work, or occupational therapy. If you want to work directly in care, a Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care is the vocational qualification employers look for in senior care roles.

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