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BTEC Health and Social Care Course in Salisbury for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration23 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Support Work Courses in Salisbury.

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About this course

Free BTEC in Health and Social Care in Salisbury. Classes run at Salisbury 6th Form College. This full-time daytime course covers physical health, wellbeing, and working with young children in early years settings. You'll study how to support people in the community and develop practical care skills across a broad range of topics. The Level 3 BTEC in Health and Social Care classes run over 23 months. A Level 3 BTEC in Health and Social Care qualification like this is a recognised route into care and early years roles.

Who this course is for

The health and social care industry is one of the fastest growing in the UK – people are living longer and there is an increasing need for care and support as well as working with children in early years. By studying Health and Social Care you will learn how to help others improve their physical health and impact the wellbeing of people in your community as well as developing skills in working with young children. If you want to help make a positive difference to people’s lives then Health and Social Care is the course for you.

The Extended Certificate is equivalent to 1 A Level and awards UCAS points towards university applications. You will develop professional and personal skills to allow you to offer specific, person-centred care and support and build positive relationships with the people you are working with, so that their needs and requirements are met while they maintain control of their own care and support. There is no requirement for work experience however we strongly recommend any work experience or part time work is related in some way to the sector.

You will consider the real impacts on people living with conditions or illnesses such as the social, financial and psychological impacts, not just the signs, symptoms and treatment of faceless conditions or illnesses. You will also learn about the legislation and guidance supporting health and social care, so that you can ensure the people you are working with are not only able to access all the care and support they are entitled to, but are also able to protect yourself from any harm or abuse while at work.

For more information, please see our course description on our website:

https://www.salisbury6c.ac.uk/courses/health-and-social-care-single/

Entry requirements

Please see course description on our website: https://www.salisbury6c.ac.uk/courses/health-and-social-care-single/

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how physical health and wellbeing affect people's lives.
  • You'll study approaches to supporting adults in care settings.
  • You'll learn about working with young children in early years environments.
  • You'll develop an understanding of safeguarding and duty of care.
  • You'll examine how health and social care services are organised in the UK.
  • You'll build knowledge of human development across the life span.
  • You'll study communication skills used in care and support work.

How you will learn

The BTEC format is largely assignment-based. You'll complete coursework units assessed through written assignments, case studies, and research tasks. Some units include external assessments set by Pearson Edexcel. Teaching takes place in the classroom at Salisbury 6th Form College, with tutor-led sessions and group work forming a core part of how you progress through the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Salisbury 6th Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: supporting adults in residential or home care settings.
  • Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
  • Early years practitioner: working with young children in nurseries or pre-schools.
  • Support worker: helping people with disabilities or mental health needs.
  • Community care worker: delivering care and support in people's homes.
  • Residential childcare worker: supporting children in care homes or supported housing.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 T Level in Health (with the HSC strand): a two-year technical qualification with an industry placement, suited to those wanting a more structured route into NHS or care careers.
  • Level 4 or 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Health and Social Care: a higher-level qualification that can lead to degree-level study or senior roles in care management.
  • Nursing or social work degree: universities accept the BTEC National as part of entry requirements for relevant degree programmes.
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