Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Bury. Classes run at Bury College, full-time during the day, over one year. You'll study human development, communication, healthy living, infection control, and creative therapeutic activities. Work placements are built into the course, giving you hands-on experience alongside your classroom learning. The course covers a broad range of topics that open doors to care, health, and support roles. You'll need 4 GCSEs at grade 9 - 3 including English Language, or a grade MM on a relevant Level 1 Diploma.
Who this course is for
Learners aged 16 - 18
Entry requirements
For Level 2 Health and Social Care: 4 GCSEs at grade 9-3 (including English Language) OR Grade MM on the Level 1 Diploma in Health, Social Care and Children's & Young People's Settings Course.
What you will learn
You'll explore human lifespan development, from birth through to old age.
You'll study Health and Social Care values and how they shape practice.
You'll develop effective communication skills for health and care settings.
You'll examine healthy living, including factors that affect physical and mental wellbeing.
You'll learn about infection control and human biology systems.
You'll explore creative and therapeutic activities used in care settings.
You'll practise basic first aid skills.
You'll build a self-development plan linked to your career goals and work placement experience.
How you will learn
You'll be assessed through two externally set exams covering Healthy Living and Human Lifespan Development. Other assessment methods include practical observations, online quizzes, written assignments, brochure and booklet production, written work completed in class, and mini-presentations. Work placements are a core part of the course and support your practical development alongside classroom study.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bury College will confirm anything else you need before you start. Note that there may be a contribution toward trips and visits during the course.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support people in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare assistant: assist clinical staff in hospitals or GP surgeries.
Support worker: help adults or young people with daily living needs.
Nursery worker: care for and support young children in early years settings.
Youth and community worker: work with young people in community programmes.
Playworker: plan and run play activities for children.
Social work assistant: support qualified social workers with caseloads.
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 sector or apply to university.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (NVQ): a work-based qualification for those moving into paid care roles.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions): prepares you for degree-level study in nursing, social work, or allied health subjects if you want to pursue a professional qualification.
