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Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Cambridge – Cambridge Regional College – Full-time

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

Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Cambridge. Classes run at Cambridge Regional College, full-time during the day over one year. The UK's ageing population is driving strong demand for care workers, and this Pearson Edexcel health and social care qualification gives you a broad foundation for the sector. You'll study communication in health and social care, individual rights, and a range of specialist units. To start, you'll need three GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English or Maths, or a completed Level 1 course.

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. This 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 placement 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

3 GCSE's at grade 3 (D) or above including English or Maths, or Successful completion of a full Level 1 course

What you will learn

  • You'll study how communication works in health and social care settings.
  • You'll explore individual rights and how they're protected in care environments.
  • You'll learn the values and principles that underpin professional care practice.
  • You'll examine how health and social care services are organised and delivered.
  • You'll develop understanding of human growth, development, and wellbeing across the life span.
  • You'll study safeguarding and how to promote the safety of individuals in care settings.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Cambridge Regional College. The BTEC format is largely coursework-based: you'll complete assignments and projects linked to each unit rather than sitting traditional exams. Some units may include practical tasks or case study work. Assessment is ongoing throughout the year, with your work marked against set criteria for each unit.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support people in their homes or residential settings.
  • Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in hospitals or GP practices.
  • Support worker: work with adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
  • Domiciliary care worker: provide personal care and companionship in people's homes.
  • Residential care worker: support residents in care homes day to day.
  • Early years support worker: assist in nurseries or children's 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.
  • T Level in Health (Education and Childcare pathway): a two-year technical qualification with an industry placement, recognised for higher education entry.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: a work-based route that counts toward career progression in adult care roles.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions): opens the door to nursing, social work, or allied health degrees at university.
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