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Free Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Milton Keynes – St Paul’s Catholic School

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 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 St Paul's Catholic School, full-time over two years. This Pearson Edexcel level 3 btec national in health and social care qualification covers professional values, interpersonal skills, cultural awareness, and the responsibilities of care professionals. You'll study units that develop the practical thinking and communication skills employers in health and social care look for. A Level 2 Pass in Health and Social Care (if studied at KS4) is required to enrol.

Who this course is for

Students will develop the following knowledge and skills from the Units studied in Health and Social Care:

  • Professional values and skills expected of professionals.
  • Organisational and critical thinking skills.
  • Cultural and social intelligence when working with individuals with different needs.
  • Interpersonal skills required when working with others, including compassion and empathy.
  • Responsibilities of professionals to be adaptable and innovative in delivering care.
  • Management of own time and learning.

Students will develop knowledge and skills throughout this qualification that are key to health and social care related degrees. Students also have the potential to develop transferable and study skills becoming well-rounded individuals, better prepared for the demands of Higher Education.

Entry requirements

A Level 2 Pass in Health and Social Care (if studied at KS4) is needed to study this programme.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop the professional values and skills expected in health and social care settings.
  • You'll build organisational and critical thinking skills relevant to care work.
  • You'll develop cultural and social intelligence when working with people who have different needs.
  • You'll practise the interpersonal skills required when working with others, including compassion and empathy.
  • You'll understand the responsibilities of care professionals to be adaptable and innovative in delivering care.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at St Paul's Catholic School. The BTEC format uses coursework and assignments rather than traditional exams, so you're assessed on work you produce throughout the course. Some units may include externally set assessments. Your learning builds unit by unit across the two years, combining theory with applied tasks drawn from real health and social care contexts.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. St Paul's Catholic School 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.
  • Social care worker: work with adults or children in community services.
  • Mental health support worker: provide day-to-day support for people with mental health needs.
  • Learning disability support worker: help individuals with daily living and independence.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National in Health and Social Care (Diploma or Extended Diploma): a larger qualification if you want more depth before applying to university or employment.
  • T Level in Health (Pearson or other awarding body): a two-year technical qualification with an industry placement, recognised for university entry.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) or degree in Nursing, Social Work, or Health and Social Care: the next step if you're aiming for a registered profession.
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