Free Level 3 BTEC National in Health and Social Care Course in Halifax. Classes run at Trinity Sixth Form Academy. This full-time, two-year course covers the knowledge and skills behind health and social care practice. You'll study topics such as human development, anatomy and physiology, and how care services are organised and delivered in the UK. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National in Health and Social Care qualification is a recognised route into care roles and into higher education in health-related subjects. Entry requires five or more GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths.
Who this course is for
Suitable for 16-19 year olds
Entry requirements
Students wishing to study at Trinity Sixth Form Academy are required to achieve five or more GCSEs (or equivalent) graded at 4 or above, including English and Maths. Please note however, that some individual subjects have their own entry requirements. Please check our website for more information https://sixth.trinitymat.org/applyandcourses/courses-and-entry-requirements/
What you will learn
You'll explore human growth and development across the life stages.
You'll study anatomy and physiology relevant to health and social care settings.
You'll examine how health and social care services are structured and funded in the UK.
You'll develop understanding of safeguarding, person-centred values, and duty of care.
You'll learn how to support individuals with different physical, mental, and social care needs.
You'll build skills in communication and professional practice within care environments.
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 completed throughout the course and marked by your centre. External assessments test core units under exam conditions. Classroom-based learning includes taught sessions, case studies, and group work. Some units may involve work-related tasks or scenarios drawn from real care practice.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Trinity Sixth Form Academy 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.
Learning disability support worker: provide day-to-day support in community settings.
Early years practitioner: work in nursery or childcare settings with young children.
Social care administrator: coordination and admin roles within care organisations.
What you could study next
Level 4 or Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Management): moves you toward senior or supervisory care roles.
Foundation Degree or BSc in Nursing, Social Work, or Health Sciences: the BTEC National is accepted by many universities as entry to degree-level study in health-related subjects.
CIPD Level 3 in People Practice: if you move toward HR roles within health or care organisations.
