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Level 3 BTEC Health and Social Care Course in Ross-On-Wye for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 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 Herefordshire.

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About this course

Free Level 3 BTEC Health and Social Care Course in Ross-On-Wye. Classes run at The John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre, full-time over two years.

This Pearson Edexcel BTEC health and social care qualification covers the core principles of health, wellbeing, and care practice. You'll explore how care is delivered across different settings and stages of life. Topics include communication, empathy, and problem-solving in care contexts. Entry requires at least a Grade 4 in GCSE English, and ideally a Grade 4 in Biology or a science subject.

You'll finish with a Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Health and Social Care (Extended Certificate).

Who this course is for

This Pearson Level 3 BTEC National (AAQ) in Health and Social Care allows students to explore the core principles of health, wellbeing, and care practice. The qualification helps learners understand how care is delivered across different settings and stages of life, developing essential skills in communication, empathy, and problem solving.

Entry requirements

Students are expected to have achieved at least a Grade 4 in GCSE English, and ideally in Biology or a science-related subject.

An interest in people, society, and care professions is essential. Those who enjoy coursework and applied learning will find this qualification engaging and rewarding.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the core principles of health, wellbeing, and care practice.
  • You'll study how care is delivered across different settings and life stages.
  • You'll develop communication skills relevant to care environments.
  • You'll build understanding of empathy and person-centred approaches.
  • You'll practise problem-solving in health and social care contexts.
  • You'll examine the roles and responsibilities of care professionals.

How you will learn

The course is classroom based and studied full-time during the day. Learning is largely coursework and applied tasks, which suits the BTEC approach. You'll complete internally assessed units alongside externally assessed components set by Pearson Edexcel. Assessment includes written assignments, case studies, and formal examinations for the externally assessed units.

What you will need to bring

The John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supports people with daily living in care settings.
  • Support worker, helps individuals with physical or learning needs.
  • Healthcare assistant, works alongside clinical staff in hospitals or GP surgeries.
  • Nursing, requires a degree-level nursing programme after this qualification.
  • Early years practitioner, works with children in nursery or school settings.
  • Mental health support worker, assists people with mental health needs in community settings.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Nursing, Social Work, or a Health Science, the most common next step for learners aiming at registered professional roles.
  • A foundation degree or HND in Health and Social Care (Level 5), a shorter higher education route into care management or practice.
  • A Higher National Certificate in Health and Social Care (Level 4), for those wanting to step into higher education gradually.
  • An apprenticeship in adult care or nursing associate, combining work and further study.
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