Free Level 2 Cambridge National in Health and Social Care Course in Crawley. Classes run full-time at Hazelwick School over 12 months. This OCR cambridge national in health and social care qualification covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in health and social care settings. You'll study topics such as human development, health and wellbeing, and how care services support people. The course is designed for those who have recently completed Year 11 and want to strengthen their qualifications. It can lead directly into employment or act as a stepping stone to Level 3 study.
Who this course is for
Hazelwick’s package of one-year Level 2 courses is designed for students who have just missed out on 5 GCSEs at grade 4 and above. The Level 2 course will boost the qualifications that you achieved in Year 11. By choosing the Level 2 courses the year can either provide a stepping-stone to further education, employment or Level 3 courses.
Entry requirements
5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above
What you will learn
You'll explore how people grow and develop across different life stages.
You'll study the values and principles that underpin health and social care practice.
You'll learn how to support individuals' physical and emotional wellbeing.
You'll examine the factors that affect health, including lifestyle and environment.
You'll develop an understanding of safeguarding and protecting vulnerable people.
You'll look at how health and social care services are organised and accessed in the UK.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Hazelwick School. The OCR Cambridge National is assessed through a combination of internally assessed coursework units and externally assessed written examinations. Your coursework is marked by the centre and moderated by OCR. The written exams are set and marked by OCR.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hazelwick 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.
Support worker: work with adults or children with additional needs.
Nursery assistant: help care for young children in early years settings.
Domiciliary care worker: provide personal care and support in people's homes.
What you could study next
Level 3 Cambridge Technical in Health and Social Care (OCR): a natural next step if you want to go deeper into the subject before applying for jobs or higher education.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: the qualification many employers look for when hiring senior care workers or team leaders.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health): prepares you for university courses in nursing, social work, or allied health professions.
