Free Level 3 BTEC National in Health and Social Care Course in Liverpool. Classes run at The Belvedere Academy. You'll need a minimum of 32 points from your 8 best GCSEs, including English and Maths, to enrol. The course runs full-time over two years, covering health, care, and social care practice to prepare you for higher education or employment in the sector. The Pearson Edexcel level 3 btec national in health and social care qualification is well regarded by universities, with over 90,000 BTEC students applying to UK universities each year.
Who this course is for
BTEC Nationals are widely recognised by higher education and industry as the
vocational qualification of choice at Level 3. They provide students with meaningful and practical learning experiences across a range of career sectors to prepare them to progress to higher education as a route to graduate-level employment.
Recent data has shown that one in five adults of working age in the UK has a BTEC qualification. What’s more, well over 90,000 BTEC students apply to UK universities every year and their BTEC Nationals are accepted by over 150 UK universities and other higher education institutions for relevant degree programmes either on their own or in combination with A Levels.
Entry requirements
Minimum 32 points from your 8 best GCSE subjects including English & Maths
What you will learn
You'll explore the principles and values underpinning health and social care practice.
You'll study human biology and how it relates to health conditions and care needs.
You'll examine the roles of professionals and organisations within health and social care services.
You'll develop understanding of safeguarding, legislation, and duty of care.
You'll investigate how to support individuals with physical, mental, and social care needs.
You'll build research and analytical skills relevant to higher education study in health-related fields.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at The Belvedere Academy. Assessment combines internally assessed assignments and externally assessed examinations, as required by the Pearson Edexcel specification. Assignments are completed throughout the course and marked by your teachers. External assessments are sat at set points and marked by Pearson Edexcel. Both components contribute to your final grade.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Belvedere Academy 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.
Mental health support worker: work alongside people with mental health needs.
Learning disability support worker: provide day-to-day care and support.
Early years practitioner: work with children in nursery or care settings.
Social care administrator: support the running of care services and teams.
What you could study next
Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care: a two-year higher education qualification, often available at local universities or colleges, that builds directly on this BTEC.
BSc (Hons) Nursing or Social Work: many universities accept this BTEC for entry onto degree programmes in nursing, midwifery, social work, or occupational therapy.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Health and Social Care: a Level 4 qualification for those who want a shorter step into higher education before committing to a full degree.
