Free Level 2 Health and Care Course in Norwich. Evening health and care classes run at City College Norwich, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. The course covers core knowledge across health and social care, including person-centred approaches, communication, and equality and inclusion, alongside employability skills that apply across the sector. You'll also have an initial assessment to confirm the right starting point for you. The course typically takes one year part-time.
Who this course is for
This qualification provides a range of introductory skills, as well as core knowledge, relevant to health and care, alongside generic employability skills which are needed both in the health and care sector and across other sectors. Mandatory units include: - Working in Health and Social Care - Person-Centred Approaches in Health and Social Care - Communication in Health and Social Care - Equality and Inclusion in Health, Social Care or Children's and Young People's Settings
Entry requirements
You do not need any prior qualifications or a specific level of attainment to take this qualification although you will benefit from having English and maths skills at Level 1.
What you will learn
You'll explore how health and social care services are organised and what working in the sector involves.
You'll learn how to apply person-centred approaches when supporting individuals.
You'll develop communication skills relevant to health and care settings.
You'll understand equality, diversity, and inclusion in health, social care, and children's and young people's settings.
You'll build employability skills that are valued across the health and care sector and beyond.
How you will learn
You'll attend evening classes at City College Norwich. Learning is classroom based, with tutor-led sessions covering each unit. Assessment is through the mandatory units: Working in Health and Social Care, Person-Centred Approaches, Communication, and Equality and Inclusion. Your tutor will guide you through each area over the course of the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. City College Norwich will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Support worker: working with people with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Community care worker: providing personal care and support in people's homes.
Day centre support worker: running activities and providing care in day services.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: the qualification most employers require for senior care roles and team leader positions.
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care: a broader qualification that can also support progression to university-level study in nursing, social work, or allied health.
Functional Skills English and Maths at Level 2: strengthens your application for further training or employment where GCSE-equivalent grades are expected.
