Free BTEC in Health and Social Care in Lichfield. Classes run at King Edward VI School Lichfield. This level 3 BTEC in health and social care course runs full-time over two years, with daytime classes. You'll study human lifespan development, how care and support needs are met, and how health and social care services operate. The course builds the academic and practical knowledge needed to move into employment or progress to a university degree. Entry requires five GCSEs at grade C or above, or a Level 2 BTEC Qualification.
Who this course is for
This course is suitable for students who want to continue into higher education courses, or want to take up a position in a Health and Social Care work place. If you wish to go to University you will be well prepared with study skills that you can transfer in higher education and throughout your career.
Human Lifespan Development, Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs, Working in Health and Social Care.
Entry requirements
Learners need five GCSE’s at Grade C or above and/or BTEC Qualifications at Level 2.
What you will learn
You'll explore how people develop physically, emotionally, and socially across their lifespan.
You'll examine how individual care and support needs are identified and met.
You'll study how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll develop the study skills needed for higher education and professional work.
You'll learn about values and principles that underpin care practice.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at King Edward VI School Lichfield. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National is assessed through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed examinations. Assignments are set and marked by the centre; external assessments are set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. There are no traditional end-of-year exams for every unit, but some units require timed, supervised tasks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. King Edward VI School Lichfield 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: work with vulnerable adults or children in community services.
Support worker: provide day-to-day support for people with disabilities or mental health needs.
Early years practitioner: work with young children in nursery or school settings.
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 university.
Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care: a two-year higher education route, often available part-time.
BSc in Nursing, Social Work, or Allied Health: the degree routes this qualification is designed to support entry into.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: if you move into employment and want a work-based qualification alongside your role.
