Free Level 3 BTEC National in Health and Social Care Course in Barking and Dagenham. Classes run at All Saints Catholic School and Technology College. You'll need at least Grade 5 in GCSE English, Grade 4 in GCSE Maths, and an average point score of 4.5 across your other GCSEs to apply. The course runs full-time over two years and covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in health and social care settings. It's a strong foundation for roles such as care assistant, as well as for further study in health, nursing, or social work.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
At least Grade 5 in English, Grade 4 in Maths and APS of 4.5 across all other GCSEs
What you will learn
You'll explore how the human body works and how illness and disease affect it.
You'll study how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll examine the values and principles that underpin care practice, including dignity and safeguarding.
You'll develop understanding of human development across the life stages.
You'll learn how to support individuals with their physical and mental health needs.
You'll build knowledge of communication skills used in care settings.
How you will learn
Assessment is through a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed exams set by Pearson Edexcel. Assignments are completed in class and independently, based on real health and social care scenarios. External assessments test your knowledge of core units under timed conditions. Teaching takes place in the classroom at All Saints Catholic School and Technology College across the two-year programme.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. All Saints Catholic School and Technology College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support people in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Mental health support worker: work alongside people with mental health needs.
Social care worker: support vulnerable adults or children in the community.
Early years practitioner: work in nursery or childcare settings with young children.
Residential support worker: provide care in supported living or care homes.
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC National Diploma or Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (Pearson Edexcel): a larger qualification that opens more degree pathways in nursing, social work, or allied health.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions): a one-year course recognised by UK universities as an alternative route into health-related degrees.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the vocational qualification for those moving directly into a care role and working toward a Care Certificate.
