Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Bexhill-on-Sea. Classes run at Bexhill College, full-time during the day. You'll study a range of topics covering how health and social care services work, then put that into practice through placements in real workplace settings. This level 2 health and social care qualification takes one year to complete. Entry typically requires a range of GCSE grades at 2 or 3.
Who this course is for
This Level 2 course allows you to study and explore a range of interesting units of work, all relevant to providing an in-depth view of the world of work in Health and Social Care. You will investigate the sector in the classroom and will also go out into a range of work place settings, allowing you to put theory into practice.
Entry requirements
A range of 3/2 grades at GCSE.
What you will learn
You'll explore how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll examine the values and principles that underpin care work, including dignity and person-centred practice.
You'll investigate human growth and development across different life stages.
You'll study how to support individuals with their physical and emotional wellbeing.
You'll learn about safeguarding and how to keep vulnerable people safe.
You'll apply classroom learning through placements in health and social care settings.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Bexhill College, covering theory across a range of units relevant to health and social care work. Learning is assessed through assignments, projects, and coursework rather than formal exams. You'll also complete work placement activity, putting theory into practice in real care settings. Assessment is unit by unit, building toward the full Extended Certificate.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bexhill College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support people in their homes or in residential care.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Support worker: work with adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Senior care assistant: take on a lead role after gaining experience.
Early years practitioner: work with children in nursery or care settings.
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC National in Health and Social Care: the natural next step if you want to go deeper into the subject or apply to university.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the vocational route into registered care work and senior roles.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health): a university entry route for those aiming at nursing, social work, or allied health professions.
