Free BTEC in Health and Social Care in Tipton. Classes run at Gospel Oak School. This two-year, full-time daytime course prepares you to work with clients across health and social care settings, including with children, young people, and vulnerable adults. You'll need at least five GCSEs at grades 4 to 9, including English and Maths. The level 3 BTEC in health and social care classes cover a broad range of practice and knowledge across both sectors.
Who this course is for
This qualification is a two-year course which prepares students to work with clients in a variety of settings and environments within the sectors of Health and Social Care, working with children, vulnerable adults and young people.
Entry requirements
You will require a minimum of 5 GCSE's at grades 4-9 including English and Maths.
It is not necessary to have studied a health-related subject at level, 2 although this would be beneficial.
What you will learn
You'll explore how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll study human development across the life stages and how it affects care needs.
You'll examine safeguarding principles when working with children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
You'll develop understanding of communication skills used in care settings.
You'll learn about the values and ethics that underpin professional practice in health and social care.
You'll investigate factors that affect health and wellbeing, including social, economic, and environmental influences.
How you will learn
The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate combines internally assessed assignments with externally assessed units. You'll complete coursework tasks set and marked by the centre, alongside exams or set tasks marked by Pearson. Classroom-based learning at Gospel Oak School supports both strands, with lessons covering theory, case studies, and applied practice across health and social care contexts.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Gospel Oak 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 community settings.
Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Early years practitioner: working with young children in nursery or school settings.
Support worker: working with people with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Youth worker: supporting young people in community or educational environments.
Social care worker: helping vulnerable adults maintain independence at home.
What you could study next
Level 3 T Level in Health (with the NHS or a care provider): a work-placement-heavy alternative route into health careers.
Level 4 or 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Health and Social Care: a step toward degree-level study.
Foundation Degree or BSc in Nursing, Social Work, or Early Childhood Studies: for those aiming at registered professional roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the vocational qualification for those moving directly into a care role.
