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BTEC in Health and Social Care at Archbishop Holgate’s Sixth Form

CostDiscretionary Fund available for students with a low income household.
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
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About this course

Free BTEC in Health and Social Care course in York. Classes run full-time at Archbishop Holgate's Sixth Form, daytime over two years. This level 3 btec in health and social care qualification is designed for post-16 learners aged 16 to 19 years old. You'll study the knowledge and skills that underpin work in health, care, and support settings. Entry requires four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including grade 4 in English or Maths. Learners with grade 3 or below in English or Maths will have an individual meeting to find the right pathway. Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care with certificate.

Who this course is for

Post 16 Course for 16-19 Year old.

Entry requirements

Automatic entry onto the Level 3 Extended Diploma course includes students achieving 4 x Grade 9-4 or equivalent at GCSE alongside a Grade 4 in English and/or Mathematics. Students with either English and/or Mathematics at Grade 3 or below, will have an individual meeting to determine the most suitable pathway in Sixth Form.

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 wellbeing.
  • You'll learn how to communicate effectively with people using care services.
  • You'll examine the values and principles that underpin professional care practice.
  • You'll investigate how individuals are safeguarded within health and social care settings.
  • You'll develop understanding of anatomy, physiology, and how the body works.
  • You'll analyse the impact of health conditions on individuals and their families.

How you will learn

The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate is assessed through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed exams or tasks set by Pearson. Classroom-based learning at Archbishop Holgate's Sixth Form includes taught sessions, case studies, and coursework. Internal assignments are marked by the centre and moderated by Pearson. External assessments are sat under exam conditions.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Archbishop Holgate's Sixth Form will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support adults or older people in care homes or at home.
  • Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
  • Support worker: work with people with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
  • Early years practitioner: work with children in nursery or childcare settings.
  • Community care worker: provide personal care and support in people's homes.
  • Residential care worker: support residents in supported living or care homes.

What you could study next

A level 3 BTEC in health and social care qualification opens several routes forward.

  • Foundation Degree or BSc in Nursing, Social Work, or Occupational Therapy: the natural step for those aiming at a registered profession.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Health and Social Care: a shorter higher education option if you want to enter work sooner.
  • BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Health and Social Care: a two-year higher education route with strong employer recognition.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: if you move into work and want a vocational qualification alongside it.
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