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

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 Kettering. Classes run at Workpays Kettering, 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, everyday tasks, and how to work effectively in a care environment. Around 117 hours of study are involved. The provider asks for a good understanding of English, though you don't need a formal qualification to prove it.

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 safeguarding and how to keep people safe from harm.
  • You'll develop knowledge of health, safety, and hygiene in care settings.
  • You'll understand person-centred approaches and what they mean in practice.
  • You'll learn about the roles and responsibilities of care workers.
  • You'll explore equality, diversity, and inclusion in health and care environments.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Workpays Kettering. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks completed during the course. There are no exams. Your progress is assessed against the qualification's knowledge units throughout your study.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Kettering will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supporting people with daily living in residential or home care settings.
  • Healthcare assistant, working alongside clinical staff in hospitals or GP surgeries.
  • Support worker, helping people with physical or learning disabilities live independently.
  • Home care worker, providing personal care and companionship in people's own homes.
  • Residential care worker, supporting adults in care homes on a day-to-day basis.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, the next step for those wanting to take on senior or supervisory care roles.
  • Level 2 Functional Skills English, useful if you want to strengthen your English before progressing further.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, an option if you later want to train or mentor others in a care setting.

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