Post A Job
Advertise Courses
Search Jobs
Search Courses

Level 2 Health and Care Course in Manchester – Manchester Skills Centre – Daytime

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration30 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Contact GC Education and Skills for more info.

Apply now →

About this course

Level 2 Health and Care Course in Manchester. Classes run at Manchester Skills Centre, full-time during the day over 30 weeks. It may be free if you're 16 to 18 years old, or if you're 19 to 24 years old with an Education, the course Plan. Fees may apply for other learners.

The course covers the course sector, building your practical skills, personal development, and the employability skills employers value. You'll explore how care settings work, how to support people effectively, and what good practice looks like in health and social care.

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 the health and care sector.
  • You'll build practical skills used in care and support settings.
  • You'll learn how to support people's health, wellbeing, and independence.
  • You'll develop personal and employability skills valued by care employers.
  • You'll explore professional standards and good practice in health and social care.
  • You'll build the knowledge needed to progress into work or further study in care.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and practical activities. Tutors work with you throughout the course to build your knowledge and skills. Assessment is ongoing and may include assignments, observations, and portfolio work. At the start, you'll be individually assessed so your learning programme can be tailored to your needs and goals.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supporting people with daily living in care homes or in the community.
  • Support worker, helping individuals with physical, emotional, or social needs.
  • Healthcare assistant, working alongside clinical staff in hospitals or GP surgeries.
  • Home care worker, providing personal care and support in people's own homes.
  • Day centre support worker, running activities and providing care in day services.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, the next step for those wanting to take on more responsibility in a care role.
  • Level 2 or Level 3 Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care, combining work and study with an employer.
  • T Level in Health, a two-year qualification for those aiming toward healthcare or nursing careers.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions), for those considering a degree in nursing, social work, or a related field.
Apply on gceducationandskills.ac.uk →
Apply now →

Related courses at Manchester Skills Centre

More courses near you