Free BTEC Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Newton Abbot. Classes run at Teign Sixth Form College. Entry requires four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, or a relevant Level 2 qualification. This full-time daytime course runs over 12 months and gives you a grounding in health and social care, covering topics from care values and human development to working in care settings. It sits alongside other Level 3 subjects as part of a broader study programme and is equivalent in size to half an A level.
Who this course is for
This course is for anyone interested in learning about the health and social care sector and is normally taken as part of a wider study programme to compliment or contrast with other level 3 subjects. If you want to pursue a career in health care support work, or to move towards a professional career such as nursing or social work, this course could be for you. It's equivalent in size to half an A level. The course will give you a basic introduction to health and social care from which you can go on to higher education, an apprenticeship or employment.
Entry requirements
4 GCSE's at grade 4 or above or a relevant level 2 qualification.
What you will learn
You'll explore the principles and values that underpin health and social care practice.
You'll study human growth and development across the life stages.
You'll examine how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll learn how to promote health, wellbeing, and safeguarding in care settings.
You'll develop understanding of communication skills used in care environments.
You'll look at the impact of equality, diversity, and rights on individuals receiving care.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Teign Sixth Form College. Assessment is through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed units set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll build a portfolio of work across the course and sit written examinations for the externally assessed components.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Teign Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults or older people in care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Social care worker: help individuals live independently in the community.
Support worker: work with people with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Residential care worker: provide day-to-day support in residential homes.
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate or Diploma in Health and Social Care: a larger qualification if you want more depth before applying to university.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions): a one-year course that prepares you to apply for nursing, social work, or allied health degrees.
T Level in Health: a technical qualification combining classroom study with an industry placement.
