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Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Cambridge – Cambridge Regional College – Part-time

CostFee:1427.00 Concession: 138.00
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Care Course in Cambridge. Classes run at Cambridge Regional College, part-time during the day, over 12 months. You study alongside your job in a health or social care support setting, building the knowledge and skills needed for day-to-day care work. Mandatory units cover core care competencies, and optional units let you tailor the qualification to your role and interests. This level 2 care qualification is recognised by employers across adult social care.

Who this course is for

This qualification is for those who work in a health care support setting and will enable learners to develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours required for a rewarding carer as a Health and Social Care worker.

The qualification is formed of mandatory and optional units. The mandatory units cover core competencies whilst the optional units allow learners to choose from a variety of areas to tailor the qualification to their needs, interests and to reflect the context of their work.

It covers a wide range of areas including dementia awareness, mental health and well-being, supporting individuals with their physical and emotional care, daily living needs and health care procedures.

How to Apply: If you are interested in applying for Level 2 Diploma in Care, please contact our Course Enquiries team on 01223 226315 or by email [email protected]

Entry requirements

Learners must be in a job role that supports the completion of the framework.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop core knowledge of health and social care practice through mandatory units
  • You'll build skills in supporting individuals in a care setting
  • You'll choose optional units tailored to your specific role and workplace context
  • You'll demonstrate the behaviours expected of a professional health and social care worker
  • You'll apply your learning directly within your current job role

How you will learn

Learning is classroom-based at Cambridge Regional College, combined with practice in your workplace. The Diploma is made up of mandatory and optional units. Assessment is competence-based, drawing on evidence from your day-to-day work in a health or social care support setting. You'll build a portfolio of evidence showing your knowledge, skills, and professional behaviours.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cambridge Regional College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: supporting individuals with daily living in care settings
  • Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in health services
  • Domiciliary care worker: providing care in people's own homes
  • Residential care worker: supporting residents in care homes
  • Support worker: working with adults with disabilities or mental health needs

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the next step for those moving into senior or supervisory care roles
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you want to train or mentor others in a care setting
  • Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care: broadens your knowledge across the sector
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