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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 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 Shipley.

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About this course

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

The course covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in health, social care, early years, and education settings. You'll study topics such as human development, health promotion, safeguarding, and care values. It is designed to sit alongside other Level 3 subjects, including A Levels or other BTECs.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care.

Who this course is for

This course provides a Level 3 introduction to the health and social care sector. It is intended to be studied alongside other subjects such as AAQ, BTEC or A Level programs

Entry requirements

This course is suitable for pupils who are interested in careers within health, social care, early years and education sectors. Pupils do not need to have taken Health and Social Care in KS4 but they must have:

  • Level 2 Merit in Health and Social Care OR
  • A minimum of 5 GCSE qualifications at Grade 4 or above, including English Language
  • A standard of literacy and numeracy to enable achievement
  • An ability to organise work files and meet deadlines

What you will learn

  • You'll explore human growth and development across the life stages.
  • You'll study the principles of health promotion and public health.
  • You'll learn how safeguarding protects vulnerable people.
  • You'll examine the values and ethics that underpin care practice.
  • You'll develop understanding of how health and social care services are organised in the UK.
  • You'll investigate factors that affect physical and mental health.
  • You'll build skills in researching and presenting evidence to support your work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, group discussions, and independent research. Assessment is a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally set exams, depending on the unit. Assignments are marked by your teachers and moderated by Pearson Edexcel. You'll build a portfolio of work over the two years alongside sitting written exams.

What you will need to bring

Titus Salt School will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supports adults with daily living in care homes or the community.
  • Support worker, helps people with physical or learning disabilities live independently.
  • Healthcare assistant, works alongside nurses and clinicians in NHS or private settings.
  • Early years practitioner, works in nurseries or children's centres with young children.
  • Nursing, this qualification is a strong foundation but a nursing degree is also required.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 A Level in Biology or Psychology, useful alongside this BTEC for university entry in health-related subjects.
  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Midwifery, or Social Work (Level 6), the next step for regulated professional roles.
  • Higher National Certificate in Health and Social Care (Level 4), a shorter higher education route if a full degree is not your immediate goal.
  • Foundation degree in Health and Social Care (Level 5), a work-based higher education option offered by some universities and colleges.
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