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Free BTEC Health and Social Care Course in Sittingbourne – Fulston Manor School

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 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 Sittingbourne. Classes run at Fulston Manor School, full-time over two years. This level 3 BTEC in health and social care qualification covers the knowledge and skills needed for careers across health, care, and related services. You'll explore topics including human development, health and wellbeing, and how care services are organised. Entry requires five GCSEs at grades 4 to 9. The level 3 BTEC in health and social care classes suit those looking to move into care work or progress to higher education.

Who this course is for

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Health and Social Care is a very popular vocational area with a wide range of opportunities for young people who have a caring nature. There is a huge demand for well qualified care professionals in society and demographic factors indicate that this demand will continue to grow.

Some of these careers are in the following fields:

Medical – nursing, midwifery, imaging technician, physiotherapy and occupational therapy.

Early Years Education – pre-school carer, nursery carer, infant and lower junior school teacher.

Social Work – residential care worker, community care worker.

Many of our former students have progressed to higher education courses and others have embarked on health and social careers upon leaving the Sixth Form. Subjects that particularly complement Health and Social Care at Advanced Level are Sociology, Psychology, Human Biology and Sports Studies.

AIMS OF THE COURSE

To equip students with a broad range of relevant skills for care occupations.

To provide students with work-related learning opportunities in local care settings.

To develop students’ knowledge and understanding of contemporary issues within the core field.  To enable students to gain an understanding of client’s needs.

Entry requirements

5 GCSE grades 9 - 4

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how health and social care services are structured and delivered in the UK.
  • You'll study human growth and development across the life stages.
  • You'll examine the factors that affect health and wellbeing.
  • You'll learn how to communicate effectively in care settings.
  • You'll investigate the values and ethics that underpin care practice.
  • You'll develop understanding of anatomy and physiology relevant to health care.
  • You'll analyse how individuals are supported through illness, disability, or social need.

How you will learn

The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate combines internal assessment and external examination. Internal units are assessed through assignments, case studies, and project work completed in class. External units are assessed by Pearson through written examinations or set tasks. Classroom sessions at Fulston Manor School provide the structured teaching that underpins both routes.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Fulston Manor School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: supporting adults or children in residential or home care settings.
  • Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
  • Early years practitioner: working with children in nursery or childcare settings.
  • Mental health support worker: helping people manage mental health conditions day to day.
  • Social care worker: supporting vulnerable adults or young people in the community.
  • Medical receptionist: front-line administration in GP surgeries or clinics.

What you could study next

  • T Level in Health (Pearson): a two-year Level 3 technical qualification with a substantial industry placement, recognised for university entry in health-related subjects.
  • BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Health and Social Care: a Level 4 qualification for those who want to specialise further before or instead of a full degree.
  • Foundation degree or BSc in Nursing, Midwifery, or Social Work: university-level study leading to professional registration with the NMC or Social Work England.
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