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Level 3 BTEC Health and Social Care Course in Tower Hamlets 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 Support Work Courses in Tower Hamlets.

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About this course

Free Level 3 BTEC Health and Social Care Course in Tower Hamlets. Classes run at Central Foundation Girls' School, full-time over two years.

The course is a Pearson Edexcel BTEC qualification equivalent to one A Level. You study it alongside other A Levels or subjects such as Psychology or Biology. Units cover human biology, safeguarding, equality and diversity, communication in care settings, and the principles of health and social care practice.

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

Who this course is for

The Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Health and Social Care (Extended Certificate) allows students to engage in a broad investigation of various aspects of the health and social care sector. The qualification is equivalent to 1 A Level and is designed to be taken alongside A Levels as part of a study programme and can link to learning in A Levels such as Psychology, Biology or English or the AAQ Medical Science. It is intended for students that wish to progress into higher education as a pathway to employment.

Entry requirements

5 grade 4s at GCSE including English Language and Maths

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how the health and social care sector is organised and regulated.
  • You'll study human biology and how the body's systems affect health.
  • You'll learn the principles of safeguarding vulnerable people.
  • You'll develop understanding of equality, diversity, and rights in care settings.
  • You'll practise effective communication skills for care environments.
  • You'll examine how health and social care services support individuals across their lives.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, research tasks, and coursework assignments. Pearson Edexcel BTEC qualifications at this level are assessed mainly through internally assessed units, which your teachers mark and a Pearson examiner moderates. Some units may include an externally assessed task or exam. You'll build a portfolio of work over the two years.

What you will need to bring

Central Foundation Girls' School will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supports adults or older people in residential or home settings.
  • Support worker, helps people with physical or learning disabilities live independently.
  • Healthcare assistant, works alongside nurses and clinical staff in hospitals or GP surgeries.
  • Nursing, requires a nursing degree and registration with the NMC after this qualification.
  • Early years practitioner, works with young children in nursery or childcare settings.
  • Mental health support worker, assists people with mental health needs in community services.

What you could study next

  • A Level Psychology or Biology, complements the BTEC and strengthens university applications.
  • BSc Nursing (Level 6), the degree route to becoming a registered nurse, typically requiring UCAS points from this and other qualifications.
  • BSc Social Work (Level 6), leads to professional registration as a social worker.
  • Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care (Level 5), a shorter higher education route into care management roles.
  • BTEC Higher National Certificate in Health and Social Care (Level 4), a step into higher education without a full degree commitment.
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