Free BTEC in Health and Social Care in Aylesbury. Classes run at The Aylesbury Vale Academy. This Level 3 BTEC in Health and Social Care course runs full-time over two years, with daytime classes. You'll study legislation, working practices, and the skills needed across health and social care settings. Entry requires GCSE grade 4 or above in English and maths, or a relevant Level 2 qualification. The Level 3 BTEC in Health and Social Care qualification opens routes into roles such as care assistant, as well as further study including university.
Who this course is for
This course is for students interested in health care and social care sectors. This course gives you a broad and deep understanding of the skills and attributes, legislation and good working practices in these areas. It prepares you for work and further education in these sectors.
Entry requirements
GCSE at grade 4 (C) or above including English and maths or a relevant level 2 qualification.
What you will learn
You'll explore the values and principles that underpin health and social care practice.
You'll study relevant legislation and how it shapes working practices in care settings.
You'll learn how to support individuals' physical, emotional, and social wellbeing.
You'll examine safeguarding, equality, and diversity in health and social care contexts.
You'll develop communication skills for working with service users, families, and colleagues.
You'll investigate human development across the life span and its relevance to care.
You'll build understanding of anatomy, physiology, and common health conditions.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at The Aylesbury Vale Academy, with a mix of taught sessions, group work, and independent study. BTEC qualifications are assessed through coursework and assignments rather than traditional exams. You'll complete units assessed by your centre and externally assessed units set by Pearson Edexcel. Assessment is ongoing throughout the two years.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Aylesbury Vale Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults with daily living in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in hospitals or community health teams.
Mental health support worker: work alongside people experiencing mental health challenges.
Learning disability support worker: provide day-to-day support for adults with learning disabilities.
Early years practitioner: work with children in nursery or childcare settings.
Social care administrator: coordination and admin roles within social care organisations.
What you could study next
T Level in Health (HTQ equivalent): a Level 3 technical qualification with a substantial industry placement, for those wanting a more practice-based route.
Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care: a two-year higher education qualification, often studied part-time alongside work.
BSc (Hons) in Nursing, Social Work, or Allied Health: university degree programmes that the Level 3 BTEC in Health and Social Care can support entry to.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (NVQ): the work-based qualification recognised for career progression in care roles.
