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Free BTEC Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Milton Keynes

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 Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Milton Keynes. Classes run at Elizabeth Woodville School South Campus. This two-year, full-time daytime programme covers the skills and knowledge needed across health and care settings. You'll explore how services are organised, how to support people's wellbeing, and the professional standards workers in this sector are expected to meet. The level 3 BTEC Health and Social Care qualification is a Pearson Edexcel programme, and the level 3 BTEC Health and Social Care classes are delivered over 24 months.

Who this course is for

The BTEC Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care is a work related programme which will allow you to develop skills in a number of different areas of this rapidly growing employment sector.

Workers in this sector are essential to the wellbeing of our entire community and it is likely that this will continue to grow in future years. The programme will allow you to develop specific skills that are needed in Health and Care sectors.

Entry requirements

No additional requirements above the standard school entry requirement

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of how health and social care services are structured and delivered.
  • You'll explore the values and principles that underpin care work, including dignity and person-centred practice.
  • You'll build understanding of human development across the life span.
  • You'll study how to support individuals with physical, emotional, and social needs.
  • You'll learn about safeguarding and the responsibilities of workers in care settings.
  • You'll develop communication skills relevant to working with service users and colleagues.
  • You'll gain awareness of health promotion and factors that affect wellbeing.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom at Elizabeth Woodville School South Campus. BTEC programmes are assessed through a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed units set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll complete coursework tasks, projects, and written assessments throughout the two years. There are no traditional written exams for all units, but some units include external assessment components set and marked by Pearson.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Elizabeth Woodville School South Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support adults in residential or home care settings.
  • Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
  • Mental health support worker: work with adults experiencing mental health challenges.
  • Learning disability support worker: provide day-to-day support for adults with learning disabilities.
  • Children's residential support worker: care for young people in residential settings.
  • Senior care assistant: step into a supervisory role with experience.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care: a larger qualification that strengthens your options for university entry in nursing, social work, or allied health subjects.
  • Level 4 or 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Health and Social Care: a higher-level route if you want to move into management or specialist practice without a full degree.
  • Nursing or Social Work degree: many universities accept the BTEC National Certificate alongside other qualifications for entry to undergraduate programmes.
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