Free Level 3 BTEC National in Health and Social Care Course in Wirral. Classes run at St Mary's Catholic College, with full-time daytime study over two years. The Pearson Edexcel level 3 BTEC National in Health and Social Care qualification covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in health, social care, and early years settings. You'll explore how care is delivered, the needs of different service users, and the values that underpin good practice. The course is assessed through coursework and exams. It can support entry to university or employment in the sector.
Who this course is for
Are you a good communicator? Do you care about other people and how our society develops? Are you interested in pursuing a career working with children, older people or in the NHS? Health and Social Care can give you these opportunities.
What you will learn
You'll explore how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll study human growth and development across the life stages.
You'll examine the values and principles that guide care practice.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with service users and colleagues.
You'll investigate factors that affect health and wellbeing, including social, economic, and environmental influences.
You'll develop understanding of safeguarding and the protection of vulnerable people.
You'll analyse how conditions such as dementia, mental health issues, or disability affect individuals and their care needs.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at St Mary's Catholic College. Assessment combines internally assessed coursework units with externally set and marked examinations. Coursework is completed throughout the course and assessed by your teachers. Exams test your knowledge of core health and social care topics. There is no single end-point assessment; your final grade reflects both your coursework and exam performance across the two years.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. St Mary's Catholic College 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
Early years practitioner: work with children in nurseries or primary schools
Support worker: help people with disabilities or mental health needs
Community care worker: deliver care in people's own homes
Residential care worker: support residents in care homes
NHS healthcare assistant: entry-level clinical support roles in hospitals
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care: a larger qualification for those wanting a stronger foundation before university.
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, Social Work, or Occupational Therapy degree: university programmes that this qualification can support entry to.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: a work-based NVQ-style route if you move into employment in the sector.
