Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Gateshead. Classes run at Gateshead College Baltic Campus. This full-time daytime health and social care qualification takes one year to complete. You'll study the knowledge and skills needed to work in care and support settings, backed by real work experience with health and care employers in the region. The course is shaped by employer partners, so what you learn reflects what workplaces actually need.
Who this course is for
Gateshead college has a real commitment to ensure you are job ready when you leave us and we have excellent links with many health and care settings and employers in the region who will provide you with real life working experience to enable you develop skills and knowledge to show potential employers. As part of your study programme, you will not just gain a qualification but will have an excellent work ethic, attributes and softer skills that can make a real difference to organisations you join.
This course is ideal for anyone who wants to progress to employment in the Health and Social Care sector and into jobs such as a care worker, home carer, health care practice manager, a nursing auxiliary or assistant and a residential day care manager. The type of salary you could expect to earn from these professions, range from £14,000 to £38,000. The course provides a sound understanding of the core topics relevant to aspects of health, care and social care including communication, health and safety, rights and needs of others, equality and diversity, human lifespan and anatomy and physiology.
The teachers you will have are ambitious and passionate about the subjects they teach and have current, vocational experience in the field of health and care. Our teachers maintain their knowledge and skills by returning to practice at least once a year. You will learn and develop your skills by using a range of teaching and learning methods including practical activities, demonstrations and guest speakers, by having an individual learning plan, setting your own targets during tutorial sessions and by teachers ensuring there are opportunities for you to stretch and challenge your learning and development. You will complete a range of assessments including poster and presentation work, assignments, case studies and projects.
Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll develop an understanding of the values and principles that underpin health and social care practice.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with people who use care services.
You'll study human growth and development across the life stages.
You'll explore how to support individuals' health and wellbeing.
You'll gain practical skills through work placements with local health and care employers.
You'll build the professional behaviours and work ethic that employers in the sector look for.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Gateshead College Baltic Campus, combined with work placements in health and care settings. Assessment is through a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed units, as set by Pearson Edexcel for the BTEC First Extended Certificate. Your work placement hours count toward your overall programme and give you hands-on experience alongside your classroom learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Gateshead College Baltic Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support people in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Support worker: work with adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Community care worker: provide care and support in people's own homes.
Nursery assistant: entry-level childcare roles in some settings.
Domiciliary care worker: deliver personal care to clients at home.
What you could study next
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care: the next step if you want to move into supervisory roles or apply to university.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Nursing and Midwifery): for those aiming at a nursing or midwifery degree.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Health and Social Care: a work-based qualification recognised for senior care roles and management progression.
