Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Exeter. Classes run at Exeter College, full-time during the day. You'll study the knowledge and skills that underpin care work, covering topics such as safeguarding, person-centred practice, health and wellbeing, and effective communication. The course runs for around 300 hours. An initial assessment helps confirm this is the right level for you and shapes your learning plan.
Who this course is for
For details about FOUNDATION-T - NCFE CERTIFICATE IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE - LEVEL 2, please see the College Website (Courses can be found under the 16-18 / Adults / University tabs or use the search box at the top of the screen or use the screen). Alternatively please call to speak to a college advisor.
Entry requirements
See website for futher details
What you will learn
You'll explore the principles of safeguarding and how to protect people in care settings.
You'll learn how to support individuals using person-centred approaches.
You'll develop communication skills for working with people who have a range of needs.
You'll understand health, wellbeing, and the factors that affect them.
You'll study equality, diversity, and inclusion in health and social care contexts.
You'll learn about duty of care and professional responsibilities in care roles.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Exeter College, combining taught input with practical activities and group work. Assessment is likely to include written assignments and portfolio evidence demonstrating your knowledge and skills. Contact Exeter College directly for full details of how this course is assessed.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Exeter 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 NHS or private settings.
Support worker: help adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Domiciliary care worker: provide personal care and support in people's homes.
Residential care worker: work in care homes supporting older or vulnerable adults.
Day centre support worker: assist people attending community day services.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: the next step for those moving into senior or supervisory care roles.
Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care: a focused route into adult care settings.
T Level in Health: a larger qualification combining study and industry placement, suited to those considering further progression into health professions.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health): opens routes into nursing, social work, or allied health degrees at university.
