Free BTEC in Health and Social Care in Newent. Classes run at Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre. This is a two-year, full-time daytime course. You'll study human development, health conditions, care values, and how services are organised across health and social care settings. The Level 3 BTEC in Health and Social Care qualification opens routes into care work, further study, and higher education. Entry requires 30 points from your top 6 subjects.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
30 points from top 6 subjects
What you will learn
You'll explore human growth and development across the life stages.
You'll study the structure of health, social care, and early years services in the UK.
You'll examine the values and principles that underpin care practice.
You'll learn how physical and mental health conditions affect individuals and their care needs.
You'll develop skills in communicating effectively in care settings.
You'll investigate the factors that influence health and wellbeing, including lifestyle and environment.
You'll consider safeguarding principles and how they apply in care contexts.
How you will learn
The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate is assessed through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally set examinations. Assignments are completed over the course and marked by your centre. Some units are assessed by Pearson through set tasks or exams sat at fixed points in the academic year. Classroom sessions cover theory, case studies, and applied scenarios.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre 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.
Mental health support worker: work alongside people with mental health needs.
Early years practitioner: care for and support young children in nursery settings.
Social care worker: help adults or children access support and services.
Community support worker: assist vulnerable people to live independently.
What you could study next
T Level in Health (HTQ equivalent): a post-16 technical qualification with a substantial industry placement, for those wanting a deeper route into health careers.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (NVQ-style): workplace-based qualification recognised for roles in adult social care.
Foundation Degree or BSc in Nursing, Social Work, or Health and Social Care: the Level 3 BTEC is widely accepted by universities as part of entry requirements for degree-level study in these fields.
CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice: for those moving toward HR roles in health or care organisations.
