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Free BTEC Health and Social Care Course in Teignmouth

CostFREE
Duration18 months
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 at Teignmouth Community School. Classes run full-time during the day, making this a focused route for those ready to commit to structured study over 18 months. You'll build knowledge across health, care, and social care practice through a mix of written and practical assessments. No prior health and social care study is needed; you'll need a GCSE grade 4 in both Maths and English to join. The level 3 BTEC in health and social care qualification prepares you for work in care settings and supports applications to higher education.

Who this course is for

The new BTEC Nationals in Health and Social Care use a combination of assessment styles to give your students confidence they can apply their knowledge to succeed in the workplace – and have the study skills to continue learning on higher education courses and throughout their career. This range of vocational assessments – both practical and written – mean students can showcase their learning and achievements to best effect when they take their next step, whether that’s supporting applications to higher education courses or potential employers.

Entry requirements

A GCSE grade 4 in Maths and English, you do not have to have studied health and social care previously.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the principles of health and social care, including person-centred values and safeguarding.
  • You'll study human biology and how physical and mental health conditions affect people across the lifespan.
  • You'll learn how care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
  • You'll develop skills in communication and professional practice relevant to care environments.
  • You'll examine equality, diversity, and rights in health and social care contexts.
  • You'll apply your knowledge through practical and written assessments that reflect real workplace demands.

How you will learn

Assessment combines coursework, written assignments, and practical tasks. Some units are assessed through internally marked assignments; others use externally set and marked exams or tasks. This mix of assessment styles is built into the Pearson Edexcel BTEC National structure. Classes are delivered in person at Teignmouth Community School during the day.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Teignmouth Community School 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 managing mental health conditions.
  • Learning disability support worker: provide day-to-day care and support.
  • Early years practitioner: work in nursery or childcare settings with young children.
  • Social care worker: support vulnerable adults or families in the community.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma or Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care: a larger qualification if you want more depth before applying to university.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care: degree-level study, often available at further education colleges.
  • Nursing, Social Work, or Allied Health degree: university routes into registered professions. This BTEC is accepted as part of many university entry requirements.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: a work-based qualification if you move into employment.
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