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Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Wakefield

CostFREE
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Care Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You learn while you work, building the knowledge and skills needed in healthcare settings such as hospitals, care homes, and community services. The course takes around 12 months to complete. You'll need to be in a job or work placement that gives you the chance to practise and demonstrate your skills. Basic computer skills are also required.

Who this course is for

This qualification aims to assess and develop the knowledge and skills of people working in a variety of healthcare settings as Healthcare Assistants or Auxiliary Nurses.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements except a College interview, and you must be at least 16 years of age. However, since this qualification is assessed in the workplace, you need a job or work placement which offers you suitable experience and the chance to demonstrate the necessary skills.

Basic computer skills are essential.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop the knowledge to support patients and service users in a range of healthcare settings.
  • You'll learn how to assist with personal care and daily living activities.
  • You'll understand how to maintain a safe and hygienic working environment.
  • You'll learn how to communicate effectively with patients, families, and colleagues.
  • You'll develop skills in monitoring and recording patient information accurately.
  • You'll understand the principles of person-centred care and dignity in practice.
  • You'll learn how to recognise and respond to changes in a patient's condition.

How you will learn

Your learning and assessment take place in your workplace. A trained assessor will observe you carrying out tasks in your role and review evidence of your work. You'll also complete written or knowledge-based assessments to demonstrate your understanding. An initial assessment will confirm that this level is right for you and help plan your learning.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Heart of Yorkshire Education Group will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant. Supporting daily care needs in residential or home settings.
  • Healthcare assistant. Assisting clinical staff in hospitals or community care.
  • Auxiliary nurse. Providing hands-on patient support under nursing supervision.
  • Support worker. Working with adults or older people in care environments.
  • Community care worker. Delivering care and support in people's own homes.
  • Domiciliary care worker. Providing personal care visits in the community.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care. The next step for those moving into senior care or supervisory roles.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support. Builds on this qualification for those working in more specialist clinical settings.
  • Nursing Associate or Nursing Apprenticeship. A route toward registered nursing for those already working in healthcare.
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