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Level 3 BTEC Health and Social Care Course in Christchurch for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Healthcare Assistant Courses in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

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About this course

Free Level 3 BTEC Health and Social Care Course in Christchurch. Classes run at Twynham School, full-time over two years.

The course covers human growth and development across the whole life course. You'll explore early attachments, health conditions, ageing, and how the body's physiological systems work. Units also cover safeguarding, child protection, and the core values of health and social care practice. Assessment combines assignments and examinations. You'll need GCSE grade 4 or above in both English and Maths to join.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Health and Social Care Extended Certificate, equivalent to a single A Level.

Who this course is for

The qualification is designed to be taken as part of an A Level package and can link well to other A Levels such as Psychology, Sociology, Biology, Geography or English. This course will give you an overview of how people grow and develop at every stage of their life-course, looking in to theory around early attachments and their impact on later life, factors that impact health including various health conditions, how we age and the complications involved in that. You will develop an understanding of how the body works and the biology behind physiological body systems as well as all the core values that make a great professional involved in health and social care. It is important to be aware that the course covers some difficult subjects such as child protection, safe guarding and certain illnesses and diseases. Health and Social Care provides you with a foundation for careers in health care such as nursing, physiotherapy, paramedic science and occupational therapy and careers in social care such as social work, therapy and counselling. However, it also provides a clear link to many university courses and careers as it develops communication, interpersonal skills, problem solving and effective learning.

Entry requirements

At present our current entry requirements for this course are: English - 4; Maths - 4. Check our website for the latest updates and information.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore human growth and development at every life stage.
  • You'll study theories of early attachment and their effects on later life.
  • You'll examine factors that affect health, including common conditions and diseases.
  • You'll learn how the body's physiological systems function.
  • You'll develop knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.
  • You'll understand the core values and ethics of health and social care practice.
  • You'll build communication and interpersonal skills used in care settings.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom at Twynham School. The course uses a mix of written assignments and formal examinations. Assignments let you explore topics in depth. Examinations test your knowledge of key units. This approach is set by Pearson Edexcel for the BTEC National qualification.

What you will need to bring

Twynham School 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 at home.
  • Support worker, helps adults or young people with social or personal needs.
  • Healthcare assistant, works alongside clinical staff in hospitals or GP surgeries.
  • Nursing, requires a degree-level qualification after this course.
  • Social work, requires a degree in social work after this course.
  • Counselling, further training and qualifications are needed beyond this level.

What you could study next

  • A Level subjects such as Psychology or Biology, to broaden your university application alongside this BTEC.
  • A degree in Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or Paramedic Science, the next step for most clinical and social care careers.
  • A foundation degree or HND in Health and Social Care, a shorter higher education route into practice or management roles.
  • A degree in Counselling or Psychotherapy, for those interested in therapeutic careers.
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