Health and Social Care - Level 2 Certificate

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Start Date: 4 September 2023

Attendance: Full Time

Location: King's Cross Centre

Suitable for: School Leavers

Duration: 1 Year

Level: Level 2

ABOUT THE COURSE

This course covers a wide range of vocational units relating to health and social care, specifically designed to help you pursue a career in the sector.

You will learn about a variety of settings, including residential homes, being a health care assistant in the community, delivering primary care, acute health environments, hospitals, supported living or day services and community based support.

The course has been developed in conjunction with sector experts, employers and Higher Education institutions, to equip you with the skills needed to deliver high quality care and support, and the units you study have been mapped to the standards within the Care Certificate and National Occupational Standards.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

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

WHAT WILL I NEED?

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.

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

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

WHAT WILL IT COST?

School Leavers

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31 August in the year you begin your course, and have been resident in the UK/EU/EEA for the past 3 years, it will be free. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college – please click here for more information.

WHAT CAN I DO AFTER?

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

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