Free Level 2 Health and Care Course in Grays

Name: Free Level 2 Health and Care Course in Grays
Availability: InStock

CostFREE

Duration12 months

LevelLevel 2

DeliveryClassroom based

Start1 Sep 2026

Study modeFull-time

AttendanceDaytime

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About this course

Free Level 2 Health and Care Course in Grays. Classes run at South Essex College of Further and Higher Education. This is a transition course designed for those aiming toward the T-Level Health qualification. You'll study full-time over 12 months, covering communication, person-centred approaches, mental health, infection control, and sciences in healthcare. The course includes 38 hours of external work placement. You'll need GCSE grades 3 in maths and English and grade 2 in science to apply, plus a clean DBS check.

Who this course is for

This course is available for learners who are interested in the T-Level Health qualification but do not have the required grades to meet the entry criteria.

This coure will introduce you to a Health and Social qualification with a mixture of assessments. This is a transition course, so all skills and knowledge learnt will enable learners to progress on to the T Level qualification. This course is perfect if you have a passion for Health and Social Care but need to re-do your English and Maths GCSEs.

This course is perfect if you’ve completed Level 1, or you’re already at a more intermediate level and looking to develop existing Health and Social Care skills and knowledge.

Entry requirements

3 in GCSE maths, 3 in GCSE English and 2 in GCSE science (Preferably Science CORE). A introduction assessment to be undertaken at enrolment to assess suitability for the course Preferably some knowledge and skills of the Health and Social Care sector Clean DBS (DBS to be done in-house at the college when learners start)

What you will learn

You'll explore communication approaches used in health and social care settings.
You'll study person-centred approaches and how they shape care practice.
You'll examine mental health approaches relevant to health and social care.
You'll cover infection control procedures and why they matter in care environments.
You'll look at legislation that governs health and social care practice.
You'll apply sciences to healthcare contexts through a route-based project.
You'll develop interview skills relevant to working in health and care.
You'll gain practical experience through 38 hours of external work placement.

How you will learn

You'll be assessed through a mix of internal exams, controlled assessments, and assignments. There are two internal exams, two controlled assessments, and four assignments. All are set by tutors and marked internally by qualified assessors. Alongside classroom learning, you'll complete 38 hours of work placement at an external health or care setting. An introductory assessment takes place at enrolment to confirm the course is the right level for you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. South Essex College of Further and Higher Education will confirm anything else you need before you start. You'll need to complete a DBS check, which the college arranges in-house when you enrol.

Where next

Jobs you could do

Care assistant: supporting people in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Mental health support worker: helping people manage day-to-day mental health needs.
Social care worker: working with adults or young people in community settings.
Domiciliary carer: providing personal care and support in people's own homes.

What you could study next

This course is built as a stepping stone to the T-Level in Health, which is the natural next step for those who want to progress into higher-level health and care study. From there, you could move into a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, which opens routes into nursing, occupational therapy, or social work degrees. Some learners go on to an Access to Higher Education Diploma in Health Sciences as a route into university.

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