Free BTEC in Health and Social Care in Rotherham. Classes run at Brinsworth Academy. This is a full-time daytime course, typically taken over two years. The Pearson Edexcel Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care covers topics across care practice, human development, and health and wellbeing. It opens doors to roles in care, social work, childcare, counselling, and related fields, and can support applications to university or higher-level training. You'll need GCSE English at grade 4 or above to apply.
Who this course is for
Health and Social Care training can be applied in organisations of all kinds such as teaching, nursing, emergency services, social work, probation work, child care, youth work, counselling, physiotherapy, radiography, medical professions, practice management etc.
Entry requirements
Students are required to achieve a grade 4/5 in GCSE English. Prior knowledge of Health and Social Care or Child Development at GCSE level would be an advantage, but not essential.
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 examine the values and principles that underpin care practice.
You'll learn how to support the health and wellbeing of individuals.
You'll develop understanding of safeguarding and promoting welfare.
You'll investigate the impact of social factors on health outcomes.
You'll build knowledge relevant to working in childcare, social work, nursing, and related roles.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Brinsworth Academy. Assessment on the Pearson Edexcel BTEC combines internally assessed assignments and externally assessed examinations. Assignments are set and marked by the centre; exams are set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. Your work is assessed against set criteria throughout the two years, rather than in a single end-of-course exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brinsworth 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.
Nursery worker: care for and support young children day to day.
Youth worker: work with young people in community or education settings.
Social care worker: support vulnerable adults or families in the community.
School support assistant: help pupils with learning and personal development.
Counselling support worker: assist qualified counsellors in wellbeing services.
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 one-year course designed for adults applying to nursing, midwifery, or social work degrees.
Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care: a two-year higher education qualification, often available part-time.
Nursing, Social Work, or Early Childhood Studies degree: university routes into registered professional roles.
