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Level 2 Health and Social Care Course at MidKent College Maidstone Campus

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 at MidKent College Maidstone Campus, full-time during the day. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English and maths, to join. Over one year, you'll study human lifespan development, communication, and health and social care science, and put your learning into practice through work experience. The classrooms are set up to mirror real care and clinical environments. A solid health and social care qualification for anyone heading into the sector. Pearson Edexcel BTEC First Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care with certificate.

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 it shapes care needs.
  • You'll develop effective communication skills for care settings.
  • You'll study health and social care science and how it applies in practice.
  • You'll gain hands-on experience through a work placement in a care environment.
  • You'll learn how to support people's physical and emotional wellbeing.
  • You'll practise working in simulated clinical and care settings.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions in purpose-built rooms that mirror care and clinical environments, combined with a work experience placement. The BTEC format means assessment is largely coursework and assignment-based rather than exams. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course, demonstrating your knowledge and practical skills across each unit.

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 their homes or residential settings.
  • Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
  • Support worker: work with adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
  • Senior care assistant: step up with experience and further training.
  • Early years practitioner: some health and social care routes lead here with additional study.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National in Health and Social Care: the natural next step if you want to go deeper into the sector or apply to university.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: a work-based qualification for those moving directly into a care role.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health): prepares you for nursing, social work, or allied health degrees if you're aiming for university.
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