Free Level 3 BTEC National in Health and Social Care Course in Wallsend. Classes run at Churchill Community College. To enrol, you'll need a grade 4 or above in GCSE Maths and English, and a grade 5 in a relevant subject. The course runs full-time over two years, covering the knowledge and skills needed to work in health and social care settings. It also supports progression to higher education. The Pearson BTEC National in Health and Social Care Extended Certificate is a recognised Level 3 qualification that carries UCAS points.
Who this course is for
For students wishing to advance and continue their Level 2 studies of this subject.
Entry requirements
Grade 4 in Maths and English, and grade 5 in the subject.
What you will learn
You'll explore the principles of health and social care, including person-centred approaches.
You'll study human biology and how body systems relate to health conditions.
You'll examine safeguarding, duty of care, and professional responsibilities.
You'll develop understanding of mental health, wellbeing, and the factors that affect them.
You'll learn how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll build skills in research, communication, and applying theory to practice.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Churchill Community College. Assessment combines internally assessed assignments and externally assessed examinations set by Pearson Edexcel. The qualification includes 360 guided learning hours. You'll complete coursework tasks throughout the course and sit external assessments, with first external assessment in 2026.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Churchill Community College 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.
Social care worker: support vulnerable adults or children in the community.
Early years practitioner: work in nursery or childcare settings with young children.
What you could study next
Foundation Degree or HND in Health and Social Care: a two-year higher education route, often available at local colleges, building directly on this qualification.
BSc in Nursing, Social Work, or Allied Health: university degree programmes that accept BTEC qualifications with UCAS points.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (NVQ route): a work-based qualification for those moving directly into employment rather than higher education.
