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Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Wickford

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 BTEC National in Health and Social Care Course in Wickford. Classes run at The Bromfords School. This two-year, full-time daytime course covers human lifespan development, psychology, physical disorders, and supporting people with additional needs. You'll study how care is delivered and explore the principles behind working with vulnerable people. Entry requires Grade 4 in GCSE Maths and English Language or Literature. The level 3 BTEC National in Health and Social Care qualification is a recognised route into higher education in nursing, midwifery, and healthcare practice.

Who this course is for

Health and Social Care covers a diverse range of elements focusing on human lifespan, psychology, physical disorders, working in care and supporting those with additional needs. You can apply this knowledge to further education and study higher nationals in healthcare practice, nursing and midwifery to name a few.

Entry requirements

Grade 4 in Mathematics and English Language/Literature (Level 2 Pass in Health and Social Care if studied)

What you will learn

  • You'll explore human lifespan development and how people change physically and psychologically across their lives.
  • You'll study psychological theories and how they apply to health and social care settings.
  • You'll learn about physical disorders, their causes, and how they affect individuals.
  • You'll examine how care services are organised and what working in care involves in practice.
  • You'll develop understanding of how to support people with additional needs.
  • You'll build knowledge that applies directly to university courses in healthcare, nursing, and midwifery.

How you will learn

BTEC Nationals are assessed through a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally set examinations. You'll complete coursework tasks set by your tutors and sit Pearson Edexcel exams in some units. Classroom sessions at The Bromfords School combine taught content with guided assignment work. Your progress is assessed continuously throughout the two years, not just at the end.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Bromfords 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.
  • Mental health support worker: work alongside people with mental health needs.
  • Learning disability support worker: support adults or children with additional needs.
  • Early years practitioner: work in nursery or childcare settings with young children.
  • Social care administrator: coordination and support roles within care organisations.

What you could study next

The level 3 BTEC National in Health and Social Care qualification is designed to support entry to higher education. You could progress to a Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Healthcare Practice, or apply for a degree in Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work, or a related health science. Some learners go on to study a Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care before moving to a full honours degree.

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