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Free BTEC Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Northampton

CostFREE
Duration24 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 Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Northampton. Classes run at Elizabeth Woodville School North Campus. This is a full-time, two-year daytime course covering the skills and knowledge needed across health and care settings. You'll explore how services are organised, how to support people's wellbeing, and the values that underpin care work. The level 3 BTEC Health and Social Care qualification is delivered by Pearson Edexcel and is well regarded by employers and universities in the sector.

Who this course is for

The BTEC Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care is a work related programme which will allow you to develop skills in a number of different areas of this rapidly growing employment sector.

Workers in this sector are essential to the wellbeing of our entire community and it is likely that this will continue to grow in future years. The programme will allow you to develop specific skills that are needed in Health and Care sectors.

Entry requirements

No additional requirements above the standard school entry requirement

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how health and social care services are structured and delivered in the UK.
  • You'll develop an understanding of human growth, development, and the factors that affect wellbeing.
  • You'll learn how to communicate effectively with people who use care services.
  • You'll study the values and principles that guide professional practice in care settings.
  • You'll examine how to safeguard and promote the rights of individuals.
  • You'll build knowledge of health conditions and how they affect people's lives.
  • You'll develop skills relevant to working in a range of health and care environments.

How you will learn

Learning is classroom based, with a mix of assignments, case studies, and project work. BTEC qualifications are assessed mainly through coursework rather than exams, so you'll build a portfolio of evidence over the two years. Some units may include externally assessed tasks set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll attend daytime classes at Elizabeth Woodville School North Campus throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Elizabeth Woodville School North Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: supporting adults or older people in residential or home care settings.
  • Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private healthcare.
  • Support worker: working with people with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
  • Early years practitioner: supporting children's development in nursery or school settings.
  • Community care worker: delivering care and support in people's own homes.
  • Residential support worker: providing care in supported living or care homes.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care: a larger qualification that strengthens your university application or opens more senior roles.
  • Level 4 or 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma (HNC/HND) in Health and Social Care: a higher-level route if you want to move into supervisory or management roles without a full degree.
  • Nursing, social work, or allied health degree: many universities accept this BTEC for entry onto undergraduate programmes in health-related subjects.
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