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Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Milton Keynes – Walton High

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 BTEC National in Health and Social Care Course in Milton Keynes. Classes run at Walton High. This two-year, full-time daytime course gives you a broad grounding in the health and social care sector. You'll explore how services are organised, how people are supported across different life stages, and the values that underpin good care practice. The Pearson Edexcel level 3 BTEC National in Health and Social Care qualification is well suited to those who want a mix of academic study and applied learning. Entry requires five GCSEs at grades 9 - 5, including at least grade 4 in English and Maths.

Who this course is for

The Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Health and Social Care Extended Certificate allows students to engage in a broad investigation of various aspects of the health and social care sector.

Entry requirements

Our entry requirements are five grades awarded 9–5 at GCSE/L2 merit or above at BTEC/CTEC equivalent including a minimum of GCSE Grades 4 or above in English & Maths. In addition, some subjects require a GCSE Grade 6 or above in specific entry requirements (see pages 12 and 13). For the A level subjects a level 2 BTEC/CTEC Merit counts as an equivalent GCSE Grade 5.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how health and social care services are structured and delivered in the UK.
  • You'll examine human growth and development across different life stages.
  • You'll study the values and principles that underpin person-centred care.
  • You'll investigate how individuals are supported with physical and mental health needs.
  • You'll develop understanding of safeguarding, equality, and diversity in care settings.
  • You'll analyse the roles of professionals working across health and social care.

How you will learn

Learning is classroom based, combining taught sessions with independent research and written assignments. The BTEC National is assessed through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed units set by Pearson Edexcel. There are no traditional written exams for all units; some are assessed through tasks completed under supervised conditions. Your work is marked against set criteria and moderated externally.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Walton High will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support adults or older people in care settings.
  • Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
  • Support worker: work with people with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
  • Early years practitioner: care and support for young children in nursery settings.
  • Community care worker: deliver care and support in people's own homes.
  • Residential care worker: support residents in care homes day to day.

What you could study next

A level 3 BTEC National in Health and Social Care qualification opens several routes forward. You could apply for a Level 4 or Level 5 Higher National Certificate (HNC or HND) in Health and Social Care, or progress to a university degree in nursing, social work, or a related health profession. A Level 3 qualification also meets entry requirements for many NHS apprenticeships and higher apprenticeships in health and social care.

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