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Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Greenwich – Eltham Hill 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 Greenwich. Classes run at Eltham Hill School. You'll need a grade 4 or above in GCSE English Literature or Language to apply. The course runs full-time over two years, covering the knowledge and skills needed to work in health and social care settings. Around 3 million people work in this sector in the UK, and demand continues to grow. The Pearson Edexcel level 3 BTEC National in Health and Social Care qualification is a recognised route into further study or roles in care.

Who this course is for

About 3 million people in the UK work in the Health and Social Care sector; that is equivalent to 1 in every 20 people. Demand for both Health and Social Care is liable to continue to rise due to the ageing population, as well as the impacts of the current pandemic, and it therefore is indisputable that it plays a key role in UK society. The demand for people to fill these vital careers will therefore continue to increase.

Throughout the course, students will be supported in developing a sense of critical care, imbuing the higher order thinking necessary to achieve success in the course with the essential caring skills for the profession.

Entry requirements

4+ in GCSE English Literature OR Language

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how the human body works and how health conditions affect people across their lives.
  • You'll study the values and principles that underpin health and social care practice.
  • You'll examine how services are organised and delivered in the UK.
  • You'll develop your understanding of safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of individuals.
  • You'll learn how to communicate effectively with people who use care services.
  • You'll analyse the social and psychological factors that influence health and wellbeing.

How you will learn

The BTEC National uses a mix of coursework assignments and external assessments. You'll complete unit-based assignments throughout the two years, assessed against set criteria. Some units are externally assessed by Pearson Edexcel through written exams or set tasks. Classroom learning includes case studies, group work, and teacher-led sessions.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Eltham Hill School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: supporting adults or older people in residential or home care settings.
  • Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
  • Mental health support worker: working alongside people with mental health needs.
  • Early years practitioner: supporting children's development in nursery or school settings.
  • Social care worker: helping individuals maintain independence in the community.
  • Residential support worker: providing day-to-day care in supported living environments.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 or Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Management): for those moving into senior or supervisory care roles.
  • Foundation Degree or BSc in Nursing, Social Work, or Allied Health: the Level 3 BTEC National is widely accepted as a university entry qualification for health-related degrees.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: a work-based NVQ route for those already employed in a care setting.
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