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Level 2 Health and Care Course in Salford

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 Salford. Classes run at Salford Skills Centre, full-time during the day. The course is free if you're 16 to 18 years old, or 19 to 24 with an Education, the course Plan. Fees may apply for other learners.

You'll build knowledge of the course sector alongside practical and employability skills. Topics include working in care settings, supporting individuals, and understanding health and wellbeing. The course runs for up to 30 weeks.

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 develop an understanding of the health and social care sector.
  • You'll learn how to support individuals with their personal and care needs.
  • You'll build practical skills valued by employers in care settings.
  • You'll develop personal and employability skills for the workplace.
  • You'll explore health and wellbeing and how it affects the people you support.
  • You'll learn how to communicate effectively in care environments.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions, practical activities, and group work at Salford Skills Centre. There are no formal entry requirements. You'll be assessed through coursework and practical tasks throughout the course. At the start, you'll have an individual assessment so the team can plan the right support and any additional courses around your needs.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Salford 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 nurses and clinical staff in hospitals or GP settings.
  • Support worker, helps individuals with physical, learning, or mental health needs.
  • Home care worker, delivers personal care and support in people's own homes.
  • Residential support worker, provides care and supervision in residential settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, the next step for those wanting to move into senior or specialist care roles.
  • T Level in Health, a two-year qualification combining classroom study with a substantial industry placement.
  • Health and Social Care Apprenticeship, lets you earn while you train with an employer in a care setting.
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