Free Level 2 Care Course in Croydon – CALAT Thornton Heath Centre

Name: Free Level 2 Care Course in Croydon – CALAT Thornton Heath Centre
Availability: InStock

CostFREE

Duration23 weeks

LevelLevel 2

DeliveryClassroom based

Start8 Jan 2027

Study modePart-time

AttendanceDaytime

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About this course

Free Level 2 Care Course in Croydon. Classes run at CALAT Thornton Heath Centre, part-time during the day, over 23 weeks.

The course is for people already working or volunteering in adult health and social care. You'll need at least three months of experience and around ten hours of work per week. It covers care practice, relevant legislation, and the values that underpin the sector. You'll also look at how to extend and reflect on your own practice.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Care.

Who this course is for

City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care. This course is for carers or support workers who are currently working within the adult health and social care sector and want to gain this nationally recognised qualification. You will develop and extend your practice and learn about the legislation that underpins the health and social care sector. The course requires you to have a minimum of 3 months experience of working in the adult health and social care setting and you should be working approximately 10 hours per week.

To be accepted on to the course you must attend an information session, which will consist of an English assessment and interview session and enrolment. Please email us at [email protected] to book onto the next available information and assessment session.

Entry requirements

You must be 19 years of age or older on the 31st August of the current year. Minimum of 3 months experience of working or volunteering in the adult health and social care setting and you should be working approximately 10 hours per week. Applicants for this course will complete a literacy and numeracy assessment, a skills scan, and have an individual interview. You need to seek permission from your Manager and Service User for your assessor to observe your practice in the workplace.

What you will learn

You'll develop your understanding of person-centred care and support.
You'll learn about the legislation and regulations that govern adult health and social care.
You'll explore the values and ethics that underpin good care practice.
You'll develop skills in communication with individuals and their families.
You'll learn how to support people with their health, wellbeing, and daily living.
You'll reflect on and extend your own professional practice.
You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities and how to keep people safe.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom and in your workplace. Your assessor will observe your practice at work, so you'll need permission from your manager and service users for this. You'll also complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a skills scan before you start. Assessment is ongoing and work-based, drawing on what you do in your role.

What you will need to bring

CALAT Thornton Heath Centre will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

Care Assistant, supports individuals with daily living in a care setting.
Adult Care Worker, provides personal care and support to adults in need.
Healthcare Assistant, assists clinical staff in health or care environments.
Support Worker, works with individuals with physical or learning disabilities.
Domiciliary Carer, delivers care to people in their own homes.

What you could study next

Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, the natural next step for those 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 4 Diploma in Adult Care, for those moving into team leader or deputy manager positions.
Nursing or social work degrees are further options, though these require additional qualifications and university entry.

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