Free Level 3 BTEC National in Health and Social Care Course in Ealing. Classes run at Featherstone High School. This full-time daytime course takes 18 months and covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in health and social care settings. You'll complete assignments based on realistic workplace scenarios and have the opportunity to attend work placements. The course is taught by vocationally trained teachers. Entry requires five GCSEs at grades 9 to 3, including a grade 3 or above in English Language and maths.
Who this course is for
If you are enthusiastic about
caring and helping people and want to develop the skills and knowledge, you will find this course challenging and interesting. The course is vocational and taught
by vocationally trained teachers. You will learn by completing assignments based on realistic workplace situations enabling you to gain an excellent understanding of the skills and techniques required in the industry whilst having
the opportunity to attend work placements to put your theoretical knowledge into practice. You will have two units that will be examined externally.
This course will prepare you for entry into employment in the social care sector, or for higher level study such as an HND or Degree courses in Social Work, Nursing, Education, Occupational Therapy, Policing, Law, Psychology and many more.
Entry requirements
Level 3 Entrance Criteria 5A*-D/9-3 required including a D/3 in English Lang and maths. Level 2 BTECs accepted at Pass level. min APS 3.5
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of human growth, development, and the factors that affect health and wellbeing.
You'll learn how to support individuals in health and social care environments.
You'll explore safeguarding principles and how to protect vulnerable people.
You'll study anatomy, physiology, and how the body systems function.
You'll understand person-centred approaches to care and how to apply them.
You'll practise applying theoretical knowledge in realistic workplace situations through assignments.
You'll gain practical experience through work placements in health or social care settings.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons delivered by vocationally trained teachers. Assessment is through assignments based on realistic workplace situations rather than formal exams. Work placements give you the chance to apply what you've learned in a real care environment. This is a full-time daytime course running over 18 months.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Featherstone High School 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.
Support worker: work with adults or children with additional needs.
Early years practitioner: care and support roles in nursery or childcare settings.
Mental health support worker: assist people with mental health conditions.
Social care administrator: coordination and admin roles within care services.
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Health and Social Care: a larger qualification that goes deeper into the subject and strengthens your university application.
T Level in Health (Education and Childcare pathway): a post-16 qualification combining classroom learning with a substantial industry placement.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Health and Social Care: a Level 4 qualification for those moving toward degree-level study or senior care roles.
Nursing or Social Work degree: universities accept the BTEC National for entry onto undergraduate health and social care programmes.
