Free Level 3 BTEC National in Health and Social Care Course in Haringey. Classes run at Highgate Wood Secondary School. This two-year, full-time daytime course covers the legal frameworks that shape health and social care, the needs of different client groups, and topics spanning psychology, sociology, and physiology. Entry requires Grade 4 in English Language, Maths, and GCSE sciences. The level 3 BTEC National in health and social care qualification is awarded by Pearson Edexcel and opens routes into nursing, social work, occupational therapy, youth work, and care roles.
Who this course is for
Nurses, occupational therapists, social workers, youth workers are just some of the careers where a qualification in health and social care is relevant. It is a career where every day you will make a positive difference in someone�s life. A health and social care qualification will cover the legal constraints guiding the industry; the needs of a range of different client groups and how these are met; and there are options in psychological, sociological and physiological modules.
Entry requirements
Grade 4 in English Langiuage and Maths. Grade 4 in GCSE scienes
What you will learn
You'll explore the legal and ethical frameworks that guide health and social care practice.
You'll study the needs of different client groups and how services meet those needs.
You'll examine psychological theories relevant to health and social care settings.
You'll investigate sociological factors that affect health and wellbeing.
You'll develop understanding of physiological processes and their role in care.
You'll analyse how care is planned and delivered across different contexts.
How you will learn
The BTEC National is assessed through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed examinations set by Pearson Edexcel. Classroom-based learning covers theory and applied case studies. Internal assignments are marked by your centre and moderated by Pearson Edexcel. External assessments are sat under exam conditions at set points during the two years.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Highgate Wood Secondary 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.
Social care worker: work with adults or children in community services.
Youth worker: support young people in community or charity settings.
Mental health support worker: work alongside mental health teams.
Early years practitioner: work in nursery or children's centre settings.
What you could study next
Level 3 A Level in Psychology or Biology: complements the BTEC for university entry in health-related subjects.
Level 4 or 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Health and Social Care: a work-based or college route into management roles.
Nursing, Social Work, or Occupational Therapy degree: the level 3 BTEC National in health and social care is a recognised entry qualification for many university health and social care programmes.
