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Level 2 Health and Care Course in Manchester

CostFREE
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 Manchester. Classes run at Tameside Skills Centre, full-time during the day over 30 weeks. It may be free if you're 16 to 18 years old, or aged 19 to 24 with an Education, the course Plan. Fees may apply for other learners.

The course builds your understanding of the course sector. You'll develop practical and employability skills valued by employers. Topics include person-centred care, communication, safeguarding, and health and wellbeing. There are no formal entry requirements, just an interest in the course.

You'll finish with a Level 2 Certificate in Health and Care, awarded by Gateway Qualifications.

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 explore how health and care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
  • You'll learn the principles of person-centred care and how to apply them.
  • You'll develop communication skills for working with individuals and their families.
  • You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities and how to keep people safe.
  • You'll study health, wellbeing, and the factors that affect them.
  • You'll build practical employability skills valued by care employers.
  • You'll learn how to work professionally and ethically in a care setting.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions, group activities, and practical tasks. Assessment is through assignments and portfolio work that you build up during the course. Your tutor will support you throughout. There are no exams.

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 adults with daily living in care homes or in the community.
  • Healthcare assistant, works alongside clinical staff in hospitals or GP surgeries.
  • Support worker, helps individuals with disabilities or mental health needs to live independently.
  • Home care worker, provides personal care and support to people in their own homes.
  • Residential support worker, works in residential settings supporting adults or young people.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, the next step for those wanting to take on more responsibility or move into senior care roles.
  • Level 3 Health and Social Care (T Level), a two-year technical qualification combining study with an industry placement.
  • Apprenticeship in Adult Care, earn while you learn and gain a recognised qualification on the job.
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