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Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Huntingdon

CostFee:1310.00 Concession: 317.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 Sep 2026
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Huntingdon. Daytime health and social care classes run at Cambridge Regional College Huntingdon Campus, full-time over one year. The course covers communication, individual rights, and a range of specialist units that give you a broad foundation in health and social care. You'll need three GCSEs at grade 3 or above, or a full Level 1 in Health and Social Care or Early Years (or equivalent) to enrol.

Who this course is for

With the demographics in the UK changing rapidly and the population living longer, the Health and Social Care sectors will experience huge growth over the next few years. The BTEC Extended Certificate offers students a broad and in-depth foundation to progress to the modern workplace or further studies.

Learners will benefit from gaining a number of mandatory units as well as a range of specialist units.

Units of study include:

Communication in Health and Social Care Individual rights in Health and Social Care Individual needs in Health and Social Care Ensuring safe environments in Health and Social Care Cultural diversity in Health and Social Care Anatomy and physiology for Health and Social Care Creative therapeutic activities in Health and Social Care The impact of diet on health

This is a full-time 1 year course. You will spend 3 days per week in College, one study day and you will be expected to undertake a minimum of 35 hours mandatory work experience on the other day.

In addition to the main vocational qualification, learners will be required to study an English and Maths programme tailored to their individual needs.

There will be a cost to students of GBP120 which includes a security check (DBS) and course materials, 19+ fees apply.

Entry requirements

You will need 3 GCSEs at grade 3 or above, or successful completion of a full level 1 in Health and Social Care or Early Years (or equivalent).

What you will learn

  • You'll study communication methods used in health and social care settings.
  • You'll explore individual rights and how they're upheld in care environments.
  • You'll learn the values and principles that underpin health and social care practice.
  • You'll examine how to support people's physical, emotional, and social wellbeing.
  • You'll cover safeguarding and the responsibilities of care workers.
  • You'll develop knowledge of health, safety, and risk in care settings.

How you will learn

The BTEC format combines coursework assignments and practical tasks rather than traditional exams. You'll complete mandatory units alongside a selection of specialist units, building a portfolio of evidence across the year. Learning takes place in the classroom at the Huntingdon Campus, with tutor-led sessions and group work forming the core of your study.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cambridge Regional College Huntingdon Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support adults with daily living in care homes or at home.
  • Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
  • Support worker: work with adults with disabilities or mental health needs.
  • Home care worker: provide personal care and companionship in people's homes.
  • Residential care worker: support residents in supported living or care homes.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National in Health and Social Care: the natural next step if you want to move into supervisory roles or apply to university.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the vocational qualification for those moving directly into a career as a senior care worker.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health): prepares you for degree-level study in nursing, social work, or allied health professions.
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