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Free BTEC Health and Social Care Course in Melton Mowbray

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 Melton Mowbray. Classes run at Melton Vale Sixth Form College, full-time over two years. The Level 3 BTEC in Health and Social Care course covers two core themes: what affects individual health and wellbeing, and how government and other schemes support the nation's health. As a single-award qualification equivalent to one A Level, this level 3 BTEC in health and social care qualification fits alongside other A Levels or BTEC courses on your timetable. To enrol, you'll need GCSE grade 4 or above in English and Maths, plus three grade 5s in other subjects.

Who this course is for

This subject can be broadly split into two themes: Health (the study of what can impact on the wellbeing and overall health of an individual); Social care (how the Government and other schemes put into place initiatives to improve the nation's health and wellbeing).

The BTEC Extended Certificate course is a single award and is equivalent to one A-Level, taking up 2 options on your timetable. This course will give you the flexibility and freedom to study other BTEC courses or A-levels.

The course will prepare you for a range of related occupations without limiting choice too early. It allows a flexible approach to learning through coursework and exams to prepare you for university and the career you wish to pursue.

You will study a range of different topics all related to the Health and Social Care sector from the following options: Enquiries into Current Research; Human Lifespan Development, Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs, Nutritional Health, Physiological Disorders, Principles of Safe Practice, Promoting Public Health, Psychological Perspectives, Sociological Perspectives, Supporting Individuals with Additional Needs, Working in Health and Social Care.

Studying the BTEC Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care can lead into employment (or further study) in Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work, Healthcare Assistant, or Teacher training.

Entry requirements

To study A-Levels or a Level 3 BTEC course at MV16 you must have achieved a minimum of grade 4+ in GCSE English and Maths, plus 3 grade 5's in other subject areas and to include subject specific entry requirements where stated.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the factors that affect an individual's physical and mental health and wellbeing.
  • You'll study how government policy and community schemes support public health.
  • You'll examine how social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
  • You'll develop knowledge of safeguarding, equality, and person-centred care.
  • You'll build understanding of human development across the life span.
  • You'll analyse how lifestyle, environment, and socioeconomic factors influence health outcomes.

How you will learn

BTEC qualifications are assessed through a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally set examinations. You'll complete coursework tasks set and marked by the college, alongside Pearson Edexcel external assessments. Classroom sessions cover both theory and applied case studies. Assignment work lets you demonstrate knowledge in depth, while exams test your understanding under timed conditions.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Melton Vale Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support adults or older people in care settings.
  • Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
  • Mental health support worker: work alongside people with mental health needs.
  • Learning disability support worker: provide day-to-day care and independence support.
  • Early years practitioner: work in nursery or childcare settings with young children.
  • Community health worker: support wellbeing programmes in local communities.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Health and Social Care: a larger qualification if you want to specialise further before university.
  • Foundation Degree or BSc in Nursing, Social Work, or Health and Social Care: the Extended Certificate is recognised for UCAS points and supports university applications in health-related subjects.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: a work-based route if you move directly into a care role and want a vocational qualification alongside employment.
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