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Free Level 3 BTEC Health and Social Care Course in Burntwood

CostFREE
Duration24 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 BTEC Health and Social Care Course in Burntwood. Classes run at Chase Terrace Academy, full-time during the day over two years.

The course covers health promotion, human development, anatomy and physiology, safeguarding, and working in care settings. You'll explore how health and social care services are organised and how to support people's wellbeing. Units include communication in care, equality and diversity, and research methods.

You'll need four or five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English, to enrol. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care.

Who this course is for

This course is for you if you have an interest in working in the media industry, perhaps in TV, film, radio or publishing and are thinking of going on to study media related subjects at university. An alternative to A level media, it's broad based, designed to give you an insight into the range of careers available and the opportunity to develop hands on practical skills with software and hardware currently in use in the industry. You can study it alongside other level 3 qualifications such as A levels or other BTEC's.

Entry requirements

4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above including English, Science 44 or Chemistry 4; Biology 4; Physics 4.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore human growth and development across the life stages.
  • You'll study anatomy and physiology relevant to health and social care.
  • You'll learn how to promote health and wellbeing.
  • You'll understand safeguarding principles and how to protect vulnerable people.
  • You'll develop communication skills for care settings.
  • You'll examine equality, diversity, and rights in health and social care.
  • You'll learn how health and social care services are structured in the UK.
  • You'll carry out research into health and social care topics.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and assignments. Assessment is mainly through coursework and internally assessed units, with some externally assessed units set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You'll build a portfolio of work over the two years. Some units require you to complete research projects or case studies.

What you will need to bring

Chase Terrace Academy will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supports people with daily living in care homes or in the community.
  • Support worker, helps individuals with physical or learning disabilities live independently.
  • Healthcare assistant, works alongside nurses and clinicians in hospitals or GP surgeries.
  • Nursing, requires a degree-level nursing programme after this qualification.
  • Early years practitioner, works with young children in nursery or school settings.
  • Mental health support worker, assists people managing mental health conditions.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Nursing, Midwifery, or Social Work at a university, the most direct route for those aiming at registered professional roles.
  • A degree in Health and Social Care, builds on the BTEC and opens management and policy roles.
  • A Higher National Certificate in Health and Social Care at Level 4, a shorter step into higher education before committing to a full degree.
  • An apprenticeship in adult care at Level 3 or above, combining work and further study.
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