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Free BTEC Health and Social Care Course in Maidstone – School of Science and Technology Maidstone

CostFREE
Duration24 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC in Health and Social Care in Maidstone. Classes run at School of Science and Technology Maidstone. This full-time, daytime level 3 btec in health and social care course runs over two years and is designed for sixth form students. You'll need 4 to 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including English, maths and science, to be considered. The course covers the knowledge and skills that underpin work in health and social care settings, from human development to safeguarding and care values.

Who this course is for

Sixth form students

Entry requirements

4-5 GCSE's grades 9-4 (A*-C) including English, maths and science.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore human growth and development across the life stages.
  • You'll study the values and principles that underpin health and social care practice.
  • You'll learn how safeguarding protects vulnerable people in care settings.
  • You'll examine health, wellbeing, and the factors that affect them.
  • You'll develop understanding of anatomy and physiology relevant to care roles.
  • You'll investigate how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.

How you will learn

The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate is assessed through a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed examinations. Internal units are assessed through coursework, case studies, and practical tasks marked by your centre. External units are assessed through set tasks or written exams set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. Classes are delivered face to face at the centre during daytime hours.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. School of Science and Technology Maidstone 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.
  • Support worker: work with adults or children with additional needs.
  • Early years practitioner: work in nurseries or children's care settings.
  • Mental health support worker: assist people managing mental health conditions.
  • Domiciliary care worker: provide personal care and support in people's homes.

What you could study next

A level 3 btec in health and social care qualification opens several routes forward. You could progress to a Level 4 or Level 5 Higher National Certificate (HNC or HND) in Health and Social Care. Many universities also accept this qualification for entry onto nursing, social work, or health sciences degree programmes. For those interested in management, a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care is a natural next step.

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