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Free BTEC Health and Social Care Course in Wigan – St John Rigby Sixth Form College

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 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 Wigan. Classes run at St John Rigby Sixth Form College, full-time over two years. This level 3 BTEC in health and social care qualification covers human lifespan development, working in health and social care settings, meeting individual care and support needs, and physiological disorders. It balances academic theory with practical application, preparing you for university study or employment in the sector. Entry requires GCSE Mathematics grade 4 and GCSE Science (core) grade 4.

Who this course is for

School leavers aged 16

What you will learn

  • You'll explore human lifespan development across all life stages.
  • You'll study the principles and values of working in health and social care.
  • You'll examine how to meet individual care and support needs.
  • You'll learn about physiological disorders and the care approaches used.
  • You'll develop skills in applying academic theory to practical health and social care contexts.
  • You'll build knowledge relevant to roles in nursing, social work, and allied health professions.

How you will learn

You'll study four units, three of which are mandatory. Assessment is a mix of internal and external methods. External assessment accounts for 58% of the qualification, with mandatory content making up 83% of the programme. Classes are classroom-based and delivered full-time during the day at St John Rigby Sixth Form College.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. St John Rigby Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support people in residential or home care settings.
  • Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
  • Social care worker: help individuals with daily living and wellbeing.
  • Early years practitioner: work with children in nursery or school settings.
  • Mental health support worker: provide care for people with mental health needs.

What you could study next

This qualification is designed to sit alongside other Level 3 courses as part of a two-year programme. From there, you could progress to a degree in nursing, midwifery, social work, physiotherapy, or a related health profession. You might also consider a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Health and Social Care, or a higher-level apprenticeship in a clinical or care role.

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