Free Level 2 BTEC First Award in Health and Social Care course in Birmingham. Classes run at Priestley Smith School, with full-time daytime study over two years. This btec first award in health and social care qualification covers health, social care, psychology, and sociology, applying them to settings such as early years education and residential care. You'll explore how care services work in practice and build subject knowledge relevant to working in the sector. This is a post-16 course. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the level is right for you.
Who this course is for
The course is relevant to anyone who may want to pursue a career the service care sector. It covers a wide range of topics including elements of Psychology and Sociology and applies these to real life settings such as early years' education and residential care to name just a few.
Entry requirements
post 16 course only
What you will learn
You'll explore the principles of health and social care and how they apply in real settings.
You'll study elements of psychology relevant to care environments.
You'll study elements of sociology and how they shape care practice.
You'll examine early years education settings and the care needs involved.
You'll look at residential care environments and how they support service users.
You'll develop understanding of how care services are organised and delivered.
How you will learn
The Pearson Edexcel BTEC First Award uses a combination of internally assessed assignments and at least one externally assessed unit. You'll complete coursework tasks set by your teacher and sit an external assessment set by Pearson. Classes are classroom based, full-time, during the day.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Priestley Smith School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults or older people in residential or home care.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Early years practitioner: work with young children in nursery or school settings.
Social care worker: support vulnerable adults or families in the community.
Residential support worker: provide day-to-day care in residential homes.
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC National in Health and Social Care: the natural next step after this Award, covering the subject in greater depth and recognised for entry to higher education.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults): a work-based qualification for those moving into employment in the care sector.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health): prepares you for university-level study in nursing, social work, or allied health subjects.
