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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration22 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start5 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 Lincoln.

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About this course

Free Level 3 BTEC Health and Social Care Course in Lincoln. Classes run at Lincoln Christ's Hospital School, full-time during the day.

You'll need five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including Maths and English, to join. The course runs over 22 months. You'll study topics including human development, health promotion, anatomy and physiology, and how care services are organised. The BTEC also builds the communication and analytical skills that higher education and care employers look for.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care at Level 3.

Who this course is for

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate in Performing Arts gives an engaging and stimulating introduction to study of the sector. It is intended as an Applied General qualification for post-16 learners with an interest in performing arts who wish to continue their education through applied learning. It aims to equip learners with transferable knowledge and skills for progression to higher education. The qualification is equivalent in size to half an A Level and forms part of a study programme alongside other vocational and/or academic qualifications.

Entry requirements

Five GCSE grades 9-4 or equivalent, including Mathematics and English

What you will learn

  • You'll explore human growth and development across the life span.
  • You'll study anatomy and physiology relevant to health and social care.
  • You'll learn how health and social care services are structured in the UK.
  • You'll examine factors that affect health and wellbeing.
  • You'll develop skills in researching and presenting evidence.
  • You'll apply communication skills used in care settings.
  • You'll investigate health promotion and public health approaches.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and independent research. Assessment is mainly through internally assessed assignments and at least one externally assessed unit set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. There are no traditional written exams for most units. Your assignments are based on real scenarios and case studies from health and social care contexts.

What you will need to bring

Lincoln Christ's Hospital School will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supports adults with daily living in residential or home care.
  • Support worker, helps people with physical or learning disabilities live independently.
  • Healthcare assistant, works alongside nurses in hospitals or GP surgeries.
  • Nursing, requires a degree-level nursing programme after this qualification.
  • Early years practitioner, works with children in nursery or childcare settings.

What you could study next

  • Higher National Certificate (Level 4) in Health and Social Care, a step toward a degree for those not going straight to university.
  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Social Work, or a related health subject (Level 6), the main route into registered professional roles.
  • Foundation degree in Health and Social Care (Level 5), a work-based higher education option.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma in Health Sciences, an alternative university entry route for those who want more preparation first.
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