Level 3 BTEC National in Health and Social Care Course in Windsor. Classes run at Windsor College, full-time during the day. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and science, to enrol. The course runs for 36 weeks and covers the core values, communication skills, and organisational knowledge needed in care settings. It's a strong foundation for roles in health and social care, and it can also prepare you for a degree in the field.
Who this course is for
Do you want to work in the care industry, maybe nursing or child care? This is an interesting and demanding course with a strong theoretical base that will help you prepare by equipping you with the communication skills, organisational ability and understanding of the core values of the care sector. This is an ideal course to develop the skills needed to work in a care setting or go on to a degree programme in health and social care. Learn how to offer and promote quality care, learn about effective communication, equality, diversity and rights and development through the life stages and care values. Gain knowledge in health and safety, anatomy and physiology and sociological perspectives.
Entry requirements
Requires four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and science or a Level 2 BTEC in science at merit, plus Level 2 BTEC in health and social care at merit if taken.
What you will learn
You'll explore the core values and principles that underpin health and social care practice.
You'll develop communication skills for working effectively with individuals in care settings.
You'll study how to plan and promote quality care for people with different needs.
You'll learn about human development across the lifespan and how it affects care needs.
You'll examine safeguarding, health and safety, and the legal frameworks that govern care work.
You'll build the organisational skills needed to manage responsibilities in a care environment.
You'll investigate mental health, conditions affecting people in care, and how services respond.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Windsor College. The BTEC format is largely assignment-based: you'll complete coursework tasks and projects that apply your knowledge to real care scenarios. Some units may include external assessments set by Pearson Edexcel. Your tutors will give structured feedback on assignments throughout the year to help you meet the required standards.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Windsor College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support people with daily living in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in hospitals or community health services.
Nursery worker: care for and support young children in early years settings.
Support worker: work with adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Social care worker: help individuals and families access community support services.
Domiciliary care worker: deliver personal care to people in their own homes.
What you could study next
Foundation Degree or BSc in Health and Social Care: the level 3 btec national in health and social care classes are widely accepted as entry to degree programmes in nursing, social work, and allied health.
T Level in Health: a technical alternative that combines classroom study with an industry placement.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Health and Social Care: a Level 4 option if you want to progress without committing to a full degree.
Nursing degree apprenticeship: combines paid work with a degree qualification for those ready to enter the workforce.
