Free BTEC in Health and Social Care in Slough. Classes run at Slough and Eton Adult Learning Centre. This full-time daytime course covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in health and social care settings. You'll study topics including human development, anatomy and physiology, safeguarding, and the values that underpin care work. The course takes two years to complete. Entry requires five GCSE passes at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths. The Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care is awarded by Pearson Edexcel, and is recognised for entry to higher education and care sector roles.
Who this course is for
This course is for students who want to pursue a career in the Health & Social Care sector.
Entry requirements
5 standard passes (9-4) including English and Mathematics at a Grade 4
What you will learn
You'll explore human growth and development across the life stages.
You'll study anatomy and physiology relevant to health and social care practice.
You'll learn the principles of safeguarding adults and children.
You'll examine the values and ethics that underpin care work.
You'll develop understanding of health promotion and public health.
You'll look at how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll build skills in communicating effectively with people who use care services.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons, group work, and independent study. Assessment is a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally set examinations. Pearson Edexcel sets the external assessments. Your assignments will be marked by the centre and moderated by Pearson Edexcel. There is no single final exam; assessment is spread across the two years of the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Slough and Eton Adult Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults or older people in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private healthcare.
Support worker: work with people with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Senior care assistant: take on a lead role in a care team after gaining experience.
Early years practitioner: work with children in nursery or care settings.
Community care worker: deliver personal care and support in people's homes.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Health and Social Care: the work-based qualification many employers require for senior care roles.
Level 4 or 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Health and Social Care: a step toward degree-level study.
Nursing, Social Work, or Allied Health degree: the BTEC National Extended Certificate meets entry requirements for many university health programmes.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to move into a teaching or training role within the sector.
