Free BTEC in Health and Social Care in Liverpool. Classes run at North Liverpool Academy. This is a full-time daytime course that takes two years to complete. You'll need five GCSEs at grade C or above, including Maths and English, plus any subject-specific requirements. The Level 3 BTEC in Health and Social Care qualification covers topics across health, care, and human development, giving you a grounding in the knowledge and skills that care and health settings expect. A Level 3 BTEC in Health and Social Care course like this is also a recognised route into higher education.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
5 A*-C (inc Maths & English) plus subject relevant requirements
What you will learn
You'll explore how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll study human growth and development across the life stages.
You'll examine the values and principles that underpin care practice, including dignity and safeguarding.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with people who use care services.
You'll investigate the factors that affect health and wellbeing, including lifestyle and environment.
You'll develop understanding of anatomy and physiology relevant to health and social care work.
You'll explore mental health, disability, and the support services available to individuals.
How you will learn
The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate is assessed through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed examinations. Internally assessed units are marked by your centre and moderated by Pearson. External assessments are set and marked by Pearson. Classroom-based learning at North Liverpool Academy supports both strands, with taught sessions preparing you for written exams and coursework tasks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. North Liverpool Academy 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.
Support worker: work with adults or children with additional needs.
Early years practitioner: work in nurseries or children's centres.
Mental health support worker: assist people living with mental health conditions.
Social care administrator: coordination and admin roles within care organisations.
What you could study next
Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Health and Social Care: a higher-level vocational route, often available at further education colleges.
BSc in Nursing, Social Work, or a related health profession: university degree entry, for which this BTEC is a recognised qualification.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: if you move into work and want a work-based qualification alongside employment.
