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Free Level 2 Health and Care Course in Coventry – Workpays Coventry

CostFREE
Duration117 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Health and Care Course in Coventry. Classes run at Workpays Coventry, during the day with flexible study options.

The course covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in the course settings. You'll explore the types of roles available, the tasks involved, and how to work effectively in a care environment. Around 117 hours of study takes you through the core topics at a manageable pace.

You'll finish with a Level 2 Certificate in Health and Care.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for people looking to work in a health and care role. It will give you knowledge and understanding required to work in health and care as well as exploring the types of jobs and tasks included within the role and how to work effectively within this environment.

Entry requirements

A desire to work within the health and care industry in the future is important. You will require a good understanding of English at Level 2, however holding a valid qualification is not essential.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the values and principles that underpin health and care work.
  • You'll learn how to communicate effectively with people who use care services.
  • You'll explore how to support individuals with their personal care and daily living needs.
  • You'll understand safeguarding and how to keep people safe from harm.
  • You'll learn about health and safety responsibilities in a care setting.
  • You'll explore equality, diversity, and inclusion in health and care.
  • You'll understand the range of roles and career paths within health and care.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Workpays Coventry. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks that you complete during the course. Your tutor will support you throughout and give feedback on your work.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Coventry 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, works alongside clinical staff in hospitals or GP surgeries.
  • Support worker, helps individuals with physical or learning disabilities live independently.
  • Home care worker, provides personal care and companionship in people's own homes.
  • Residential care worker, supports residents in care homes with daily routines and wellbeing.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, the next step for those moving into senior or supervisory care roles.
  • Level 2 or Level 3 Award in First Aid, a practical addition valued by care employers.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care, useful if you want to specialise further before taking on a Diploma.

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