Free BTEC in Health and Social Care in Richmond upon Thames. Classes run at Grey Court School. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and maths, to enrol. This two-year, full-time daytime course covers the knowledge and skills behind health and social care practice, from human development and anatomy to safeguarding and communication. A level 3 btec in health and social care qualification opens routes into care roles and further study in nursing, social work, or allied health.
Who this course is for
16-19 year olds.
Entry requirements
5 GCSEs at grade 9 - 4 including English and mathematics.
What you will learn
You'll explore human growth and development across the life stages.
You'll study anatomy and physiology relevant to health and social care settings.
You'll learn how safeguarding principles protect vulnerable people.
You'll develop communication skills for working with service users and colleagues.
You'll examine the values and ethics that underpin care practice.
You'll investigate health and social care services and how they're organised in the UK.
You'll apply research skills to health and social care topics.
How you will learn
The BTEC National Extended Certificate is assessed through a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed exams or tasks set by Pearson Edexcel. Classroom-based lessons at Grey Court School support both. Internal units are assessed through coursework and projects you complete over the two years. External assessments are sat under exam conditions at set points in the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Grey Court 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 settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Social care worker: work with adults or children in community services.
Mental health support worker: support people with mental health needs.
Residential support worker: provide care in residential or supported living 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): a university-entry route for nursing, midwifery, or social work.
Degree-level study in Nursing, Social Work, or Occupational Therapy: the next step toward a registered professional role.
