Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Hartlepool – Hartlepool College

CostFREE
Duration90 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Care Course in Hartlepool. Evening care classes run at Hartlepool College of Further Education, part-time to fit around your existing commitments. This free care course is designed for people who are already working in a care setting and want their experience formally recognised. The course runs over 90 hours and covers the knowledge and skills that underpin quality care work.

Who this course is for

This course is appropriate for those who wish to have their experience of working in a care setting formally recognised.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your understanding of person-centred approaches in care settings.
  • You'll learn how to support individuals with their health and wellbeing.
  • You'll explore safeguarding principles and how to protect vulnerable people.
  • You'll study communication skills relevant to care environments.
  • You'll learn about health and safety responsibilities in care work.
  • You'll understand equality, diversity, and inclusion in care practice.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in the classroom at Hartlepool College of Further Education on an evening, part-time basis. Assessment is through a combination of knowledge-based tasks and evidence drawn from your workplace practice. You'll build a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates your competence in care settings. Your assessor will review your work and provide feedback throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hartlepool College of Further Education 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. Help adults with physical or learning disabilities live independently.
  • Domiciliary care worker. Provide personal care and support in people's homes.
  • Residential care worker. Support residents in care homes day to day.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care. The next step for care workers moving into senior or supervisory roles.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training. Useful if you want to mentor or train others in a care setting.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care. Broadens your knowledge across health and social care practice and can support progression into team leader roles.

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