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Level 2 Health and Care Course in Ashton-under-Lyne – Tameside Skills Centre

CostContact the provider
Duration30 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body

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About this course

Level 2 Health and Care Course in Ashton-under-Lyne. Classes run at Tameside Skills Centre, full-time during the day over 30 weeks. The course is free for 16 to 18 year olds. If you're 19 to 24 years old with an Education, the course Plan, it may also be free. Fees may apply for other learners.

The course covers the course sector, building your practical skills, personal development, and the employability skills employers look for. You'll explore how care settings work, how to support people effectively, and what professional standards mean in practice. There are no formal entry requirements.

You'll finish with a Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Award in Health and Care.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for 16 - 18-year-olds who want to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed for a future career in health and social care with a Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Award or Certificate in Health and Care.

This course provides learners with an understanding of the health and care sector, helping them build the practical, personal and employability skills valued by employers and further education providers.

The qualifications are designed to support progression into further study, apprenticeships and employment within health and care settings.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.

Learners should have an interest in health and care and a willingness to participate in classroom-based learning and practical activities.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop an understanding of how health and care settings operate.
  • You'll learn how to support individuals with their personal and care needs.
  • You'll build practical skills valued by employers in the health and social care sector.
  • You'll develop personal and social skills to help you work effectively with others.
  • You'll explore professional standards and responsibilities in care roles.
  • You'll build employability skills to help you move into work or further study.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and practical activities. Tutors work with you throughout the course to develop your knowledge and skills. Assessment is ongoing and based on your participation, practical tasks, and coursework. At the start of the course, you'll have an individual assessment so your learning can be planned around your needs and goals.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Tameside Skills Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supports people with daily living in care homes or the community.
  • Support worker, helps individuals with physical, emotional, or social needs.
  • Healthcare assistant, works alongside nurses and clinical staff in health settings.
  • Home care worker, provides personal care and support in people's own homes.
  • Residential support worker, supports adults or young people in residential settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, the next step for those moving into senior or specialist care roles.
  • Apprenticeship in Adult Care, combines paid work with structured training in a care setting.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, an option if you want to move into a teaching or training role within the sector.
  • T Level in Health, a two-year full-time qualification for those aiming toward higher-level health careers.
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