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Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Maidstone

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Maidstone. Classes run full-time at MidKent College Maidstone Campus, five days a week during the day. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English and maths, to join. The course takes one year and covers human lifespan development, effective communication, and health science. You'll apply your learning through work experience placements in care settings. This is a practical health and social care qualification, with classroom sessions in rooms set up to mirror clinical and care environments.

Who this course is for

Our Level 2 Health and Social Care programme is a perfect introduction for those seeking a career in the sector. You will develop an understanding of health & social care and science, and apply this knowledge when undertaking work experience. You will build a great set of practical skills in our fully equipped classrooms, which mirror clinical and care environments.

You will study a range of units with topics in health, including: human lifespan development, effective communication, health & social care values

You will also study a range of units with topics in science, including: human biology, barriers to health, infection and immunity.

You will also undertake a work placement in a clinical or care setting where you will develop your practical skills.

You will complete written work throughout the year. You will also sit externally set exams.

On successful completion of the programme you will gain a BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care and a OCN Level 2 in Skills for Further Study in Health and Human Sciences.

All students wear a uniform available to order through our uniform partners. You might also wish to purchase the text books associated with the programme.You will be undertaking a study programme with the Health & Social Care/Science element being one part, you will also undertake English and/or maths if you do not achieve a grade 4. You will also have group tutorial and be expected to undertake a work placement.

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above including English and maths

What you will learn

  • You'll explore human lifespan development and how people change across their lives.
  • You'll study effective communication skills used in health and care settings.
  • You'll develop knowledge of health science and how the body works.
  • You'll apply your learning in real work experience placements.
  • You'll practise practical care skills in fully equipped classroom environments.
  • You'll build understanding of how health and social care services support people.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and work experience. The BTEC format uses coursework and assignments rather than traditional exams. You'll complete units throughout the year, with each unit assessed through written tasks, projects, or practical evidence. Work experience gives you the chance to apply what you've studied in a real care environment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. MidKent College Maidstone Campus 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.
  • Community care worker. Provide care and support in people's homes.
  • Mental health support worker. Assist people living with mental health conditions.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National in Health and Social Care. The natural next step if you want to move into senior care roles or apply to university.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care. A work-based qualification for those already in a care role.
  • T Level in Health. A two-year full-time course that combines classroom learning with an industry placement, and is recognised for university entry.
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