Free Level 3 BTEC National in Health and Social Care Course in Sheffield. Classes run at Longley Park Sixth Form Academy, full-time over two years. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths, to start. The course covers health care, care of older people, individuals with specific needs, and early years care and education. You'll study how different client groups are supported across a range of settings, and complete work placements alongside health and social care professionals.
Who this course is for
This course covers health, care of older people, individuals with specific needs and also early years (care and education). You will find out about the different client groups and how they are supported in different health and social care settings. This course includes essential work placement so you develop practical skills and work alongside health and social care professionals.
Entry requirements
5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and Maths
What you will learn
You'll explore how different health and social care settings support a range of client groups.
You'll study the care needs of older people and individuals with specific needs.
You'll learn about early years care and education.
You'll develop practical skills through hands-on work placement in real health and social care environments.
You'll work alongside qualified health and social care professionals during your placement.
You'll build understanding of how care services are organised and delivered across different settings.
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 sessions at Longley Park Sixth Form Academy are supported by compulsory work placement, where you apply your learning in a professional health or social care setting. Internal units are assessed through coursework and portfolio evidence. External units are assessed by written exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Longley Park Sixth Form Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults or older people in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in hospitals or community health services.
Early years practitioner: work with young children in nurseries or children's centres.
Support worker: help individuals with specific needs live independently.
Mental health support worker: provide day-to-day support in mental health services.
Social care worker: work within local authority or voluntary sector care teams.
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care: a larger qualification covering more units, often required for direct entry to nursing or social work degrees.
T Level in Health: a two-year technical qualification with extended industry placement, recognised for university entry in health-related subjects.
Level 4 or 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Health and Social Care: a higher-level route if you want to progress without a full degree.
Nursing, Midwifery, or Social Work degree: the professional qualification route for registered practitioner roles.
