Health and Social Care - Level 2 Certificate
Start Date:
1 September 2025
Centre:
Kings Cross
Attendance:
Full Time
Duration:
1 Year
Level:
Level 2
Most suitable for:
16 - 18
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?
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.
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.
WHERE STUDENTS PROGRESS TO AFTER THIS COURSE
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of people went into Education, not Higher Education, after completing the course
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