Free BTEC in Health and Social Care in Worcester. Classes run at Tudor Grange Academy Worcester. This two-year, full-time daytime course covers care practice, equality, rights, communication, safeguarding, and working with vulnerable people. You'll explore how health and social care services work, and develop a deeper understanding of the people who use them. Entry requires at least a grade 4 in GCSE English Language or Literature. The level 3 BTEC in health and social care qualification is a Pearson Edexcel course that can open doors to university or employment in the care sector.
Who this course is for
As a student in health & social care you will examine many aspects of life involving health, community and social care. You will be introduced to care practice, equality, rights and laws as well as focussing on topics such as communication, caring for vulnerable people and safeguarding. This course will enable you to develop an empathy with service users in health and social care settings, to understand more about the world around you, the care sector, and people, whilst supporting your personal development of analytical, discussion and communication skills. Work experience is strongly recommended whilst studying.
Entry requirements
A minimum of a grade 4 in English literature or language. You must be genuinely passionate about examining, debating and developing an understanding of health & social care topics.
What you will learn
You'll examine how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll explore equality, rights, and the laws that protect people in care settings.
You'll develop communication skills for working with service users and colleagues.
You'll study safeguarding principles and how to protect vulnerable people.
You'll learn how to support people with different physical, emotional, and social needs.
You'll analyse ethical issues and debates in health and social care.
You'll build empathy and understanding of the experiences of people who use care services.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons, discussions, and case studies. Assessment combines internally assessed assignments and externally assessed examinations, as set by Pearson Edexcel. Assignments are completed throughout the course and assess your understanding of real care scenarios. Exams test core knowledge at set points in the two years.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Tudor Grange Academy Worcester 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.
Support worker: work with adults or children with additional needs.
Early years practitioner: care and support for young children in nursery settings.
Mental health support worker: help people living with mental health conditions.
Social care worker: assist individuals and families through local authority services.
What you could study next
Level 3 T Level in Health (with a specialism in Supporting the Adult Nursing Team or Supporting the Mental Health Team): a technical qualification combining classroom study with an industry placement.
Foundation Degree or BSc in Nursing, Social Work, or Health and Social Care: the BTEC National Extended Certificate is recognised for university entry, and many learners use it to progress to degree-level study in the care professions.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (NVQ route): for those moving directly into employment who want a work-based qualification alongside their role.
