Free Level 3 BTEC National in Health and Social Care Course in Exmouth. Classes run at Exmouth Community College, full-time over two years. You'll study human development, health conditions, and care practices through a mix of academic and work-related learning. The course covers topics relevant to careers in health, social care, nursing, social work, and counselling, and supports progression to higher education. Entry requires 4 to 5 GCSEs including English and maths at grade 4 or above.
Who this course is for
This course is ideal for students who are interested in pursuing careers in health, social care, or related fields such as nursing, midwifery, social work, teaching, or counselling. It suits those who enjoy understanding human development, health conditions, and care practices, and who want a mix of academic study and practical, work-related learning. It’s particularly good for learners aiming to progress to higher education or vocational roles in the health and social care sector, and who have strong communication skills and an interest in supporting others.
Entry requirements
4-5 GCSE's including English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above.
What you will learn
You'll explore human growth and development across the life stages.
You'll study common health conditions and how they affect individuals.
You'll examine how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll develop understanding of safeguarding, ethics, and professional values in care settings.
You'll analyse the social and psychological factors that influence health and wellbeing.
You'll apply care principles to practical, work-related scenarios.
You'll build skills in research, analysis, and written communication relevant to health and social care.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons combining academic study with practical, work-related tasks. Assessment includes a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed components set by Pearson Edexcel. Assignments are completed over the course and marked by your centre. External assessments test knowledge under timed conditions. This combination of coursework and formal assessment reflects the approach used across Pearson BTEC National qualifications at Level 3.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Exmouth Community College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults or older people in care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Social care worker: work with vulnerable adults or children in community roles.
Nursery worker: support children's development in early years settings.
Mental health support worker: assist people with mental health needs.
Community support worker: help individuals live independently at home.
Residential support worker: provide care in residential or supported living settings.
What you could study next
Foundation Degree or BSc in Nursing: the level 3 btec national in health and social care qualification supports UCAS applications for nursing and allied health programmes.
BSc Social Work: recognised entry route for social work degree programmes at UK universities.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Health and Social Care: a one-year higher education option if you want to step into degree-level study gradually.
CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education: if you decide to focus on childcare and early years work specifically.
