Health and Social Care - Level 2 First Certificate

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This course provides the fundamental knowledge and understanding of Health and Social Care principles.

The certificate has mandatory units as well as a choice of optional specialist units, thereby providing an opportunity to develop a broader understanding of the Health and Social Care sector, including factors that affect individuals’ lifestyle choices and their health; and the effective communication skills that can be transferred to other sectors.

In addition, the course introduces a limited number of specialist areas and the opportunity to acquire some of the practical skills identified by employers as the fundamental building blocks for future competence in the care sector workplace.

You will study a range of units as part of the health and social care qualification.

To provide a flavour of what these might be, they may include topics on:

• Human lifespan development
• Health and Social Care values
• Effective communication
• Healthy living
• Human body systems
• Promoting health and well-being

You will have gained a minimum of a grade 3 in GCSE Mathematics and and also a grade 3 in GCSE English before this course.

You will be assessed by external examination and assignment completion or coursework.

Aged 16-18

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August prior to the start date of your course and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your programme then your study with us will be free. Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.

Some courses will have other associated costs, such as for specialist materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.

Learners who have successfully completed this qualification can progress onto a Level 3 Health and Social Care course if the relevant GCSE qualifications have also been met.

Topics covered can include:

• Communication in Health and Social Care
• Equality and Inclusion in Health, Social Care or Children's and Young People's Settings
• Working in Health and Social Care
• Care Planning Skills for the Care Worker
• Care of the Elderly
• Dementia Awareness
• Duty of Care in Health and Social Care
• Moving and Positioning Individuals
• Human Growth and Development
• Anatomy and Physiology
• End-of-Life Care
• Nutrition in Health and Social Care
• Safeguarding

You will need:

• Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English Language and Maths, or relevant Level 1 course with Functional Skills in English and Maths at Level 1
• A reference from your previous school/college

All applicants must have an interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

The course is assessed throughout the year and with an end-of-course portfolio.

Aged 16-18

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August prior to the start date of your course and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your programme then your study with us will be free. Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.

Some courses will have other associated costs, such as for specialist materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.

This course will help you to move on to higher-level courses, such as Level 3 courses or an Apprenticeship.