Free BTEC Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Stroud. Classes run at Archway School. This two-year, full-time daytime course covers human development, care values, communication skills, ethical issues, and relevant legislation. You'll also explore job roles and responsibilities across the health and social care sector. The course combines practical learning with theory and includes both coursework and examined elements. It can lead to university, further training, or work in the sector. Entry requires meeting the school's sixth form entry requirements and a genuine interest in health and social care.
Who this course is for
The level 3 BTEC National in Health and Social Care provides an opportunity to learn about human development, care values, communication skills, ethical issues and industry relevant legislation for those that want to work in health and social care. In addition to this it allows students to explore job roles and responsibilities within the health and social care sector.
Entry requirements
Students need to have the schools general Sixth Form entry requirements and a real interest in health and social care.
What you will learn
You'll study human development across the life stages.
You'll learn about care values and how they apply in practice.
You'll develop communication skills relevant to health and social care settings.
You'll explore ethical issues that arise in care environments.
You'll examine legislation relevant to the health and social care sector.
You'll investigate job roles and responsibilities within the sector.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of classroom-based lessons, practical activities, and independent study. Assessment combines coursework with examined units. The coursework element is higher than most A-Levels, but there is also an examined component. Classes are delivered full-time during the daytime over two years at Archway School.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Archway School 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: help individuals live independently in the community.
Support worker: work with adults or young people with additional needs.
Early years practitioner: care and support for children in nursery or school settings.
What you could study next
Degree in Nursing, Social Work, or a related health profession: the level 3 btec health and social care qualification is accepted by many UK universities as entry to degree-level study.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Health and Social Care: a shorter higher education route before committing to a full degree.
Level 3 or Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care: if you move into work, this NVQ-style qualification supports career progression in care roles.
