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

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 Manchester 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, fees may also not apply. Contact the centre to check your eligibility.

The course covers the knowledge and practical skills employers look for in care settings. You'll explore the course sector, build personal and employability skills, and develop the confidence to work with people in care roles. There are no formal entry requirements.

You'll finish with a Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Certificate 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 and how it works.
  • You'll build practical skills valued by employers in care settings.
  • You'll develop personal and employability skills to support your career.
  • You'll learn how to communicate effectively with people who need care and support.
  • You'll explore the values and principles that underpin health and social care.
  • You'll gain knowledge to support progression into further study or employment.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom at Manchester Skills Centre. You'll take part in practical activities and group work alongside your studies. Every learner is assessed at the start of the course so the programme can be tailored to your needs. Assessment is through coursework and practical tasks completed during the course.

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, supports people with daily living in residential or home care settings.
  • Healthcare assistant, assists clinical staff in hospitals or GP surgeries.
  • Support worker, helps people with physical or learning disabilities live independently.
  • Care worker, provides personal care and emotional support to vulnerable adults.
  • Community care worker, delivers care in clients' own homes.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, the next step for those moving into senior care roles or management.
  • Apprenticeship in Adult Care, combines paid work with further training in a care setting.
  • T Level in Health, a two-year qualification for those considering a career in the NHS or wider health sector.
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