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Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Birmingham – Holyhead School

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 BTEC National in Health and Social Care Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Holyhead School, full-time over two years. You'll need GCSE grade 4 in both English and Maths to apply. The Pearson Edexcel btec national in health and social care qualification covers applied knowledge and skills across health, care, and social work contexts. It's a strong route toward higher education in nursing, midwifery, social work, or care. The level 3 btec national in health and social care classes run daytime alongside other A Level subjects.

Who this course is for

PEarson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate course is for those learners who are interested in pursuing a career in health and social care and aiming to progress to higher education as a route to graduate level employment in Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work, Care or in Education. This course is suitable for students 16-19 plus looking to develop their applied knowledge and skills in health and social care. Alongside this course you can study a further two other A levels you wish to pursue at Holyhead Sixth Form ranging from Biology, Psychology and English.

Entry requirements

Grade 4 in both English and Mathematics. A Merit or Grade 4 in a level 2/GCSE in Health and Social Care if previously studied at KS4.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the principles of health and social care, including how services are organised and delivered in the UK.
  • You'll study human growth and development across the life stages.
  • You'll examine how health conditions and life events affect individuals and the support available to them.
  • You'll develop understanding of safeguarding, person-centred values, and professional practice.
  • You'll apply research and analytical skills to health and social care topics.
  • You'll build knowledge relevant to entry into nursing, midwifery, social work, and care degree programmes.

How you will learn

The BTEC National is assessed through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed examinations set by Pearson Edexcel. Assignments are based on realistic health and social care scenarios and are completed over the course of the two years. Some units are assessed by written exams under timed conditions. Teaching is classroom-based, full-time and daytime at Holyhead School.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Holyhead School 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: support vulnerable adults or children in the community
  • Early years practitioner: work with young children in nursery or school settings
  • Mental health support worker: assist people with mental health needs
  • Residential support worker: provide care in residential or supported living homes

What you could study next

The level 3 btec national in health and social care certificate is widely accepted for university applications in health-related subjects. You could progress to a degree in Nursing (BSc), Midwifery, Social Work, or a Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care. Some learners go on to a Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Health and Social Care as an alternative route into graduate-level roles. Check individual university entry requirements, as some courses also require specific science A Levels alongside this qualification.

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