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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Healthcare Assistant Courses in Basildon.

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About this course

Free BTEC in Health and Social Care in Basildon. Classes run at The Basildon Academies Sixth Form. This two-year, full-time daytime course introduces the health and social care sector while leaving room to study other Level 3 subjects alongside it. It carries the same size as one A Level, making it a practical part of a broader sixth form programme. You'll explore how care services work, the values that underpin them, and the skills employers look for. Entry requires a Level 2 BTEC in Health and Social Care or a minimum grade 4 in English.

Who this course is for

If you're thinking about a career in health and social care but not ready to commit entirely to a purely work related course, the National Extended Certificate gives you an introduction to the sector whilst allowing you to study other subjects alongside it. Equivalent in size to one A Level, if you take it as part of a programme of study that includes other work related or academic Level 3 qualifications it can help you to move on to to a wide range of higher education and training opportunities.

Entry requirements

Level 2 BTEC Health & Social Care or a minimum of a grade 4 in English is required.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the principles and values that underpin health and social care practice.
  • You'll examine how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
  • You'll study human development across the life span and how it affects care needs.
  • You'll learn how to communicate effectively with individuals in care settings.
  • You'll investigate safeguarding and the duty of care responsibilities of workers.
  • You'll develop understanding of anatomy, physiology, and common health conditions.
  • You'll consider the impact of social factors on health and wellbeing.

How you will learn

The BTEC National Extended Certificate is assessed through a mix of internal coursework assignments and external examinations set by Pearson Edexcel. Coursework units are assessed by your centre and moderated externally. Some units are assessed through timed written exams. 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. The Basildon Academies Sixth Form 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.
  • Social care worker: work with vulnerable adults or children in community services.
  • Mental health support worker: provide day-to-day support for people with mental health needs.
  • Domiciliary care worker: deliver personal care to people in their own homes.

What you could study next

This level 3 btec in health and social care qualification is recognised for entry to higher education. You could progress to a Foundation Degree or BSc in Health and Social Care, Nursing, or Social Work. A Level 4 or 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care is an option if you move into work and want to step into a supervisory role. Some learners use it as part of an application to nursing degree apprenticeships.

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