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Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Hammersmith and Fulham – Hammersmith & Fulham College

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Hammersmith and Fulham. Classes run at Hammersmith & Fulham College, full-time during the day. This health and social care qualification covers human development, health promotion, and supporting people with a range of needs. The course takes one year to complete. You'll build a portfolio of coursework and complete practical assignments, with some units assessed by external exam. Graded at Distinction, Merit, or Pass. Leads to roles such as care assistant, or to further study at Level 3.

Who this course is for

16-18 year olds

Entry requirements

You should have:

Four GCSEs atgrade 3 /D or above, including English and maths at grade 3 or Functional Skills Level 1 qualifications or A Level 1 Health and Social care qualificationand Functional Skills Level 1 in English and maths.

At enrolment, you will have an interview with our course tutors to ensure the course is right for you. You may also need to complete an initial assessment in English and maths, depending on your grades.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how people develop physically, emotionally, and socially across their lifespan.
  • You'll learn how health and social care services are organised and how they support people.
  • You'll understand the values and principles that underpin care practice, including dignity and person-centred approaches.
  • You'll develop skills for communicating effectively with individuals who have different needs.
  • You'll study how to promote health and wellbeing in care settings.
  • You'll build knowledge of safeguarding and how to protect vulnerable individuals.
  • You'll learn how to support individuals with a range of physical, mental, and social needs.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Hammersmith & Fulham College. Assessment is tutor-marked throughout the course, and you'll build a portfolio of coursework to show your progress. Practical assignments let you apply what you've learned. Some mandatory units are assessed by external exam. You'll receive feedback from tutors and be graded on a scale of Distinction, Merit, Pass, or Unclassified.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hammersmith & Fulham College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support adults in residential or home care settings.
  • Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in hospitals or GP practices.
  • Support worker: help individuals with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
  • Community care worker: deliver care to people in their own homes.
  • Residential childcare worker: support young people in care homes.
  • Day centre support worker: run activities and provide daily support.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care: the natural next step, and can lead to university-level study in nursing, social work, or allied health.
  • Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Adult Care: suited to those moving directly into a care role who want a work-based qualification.
  • T Level in Health: a two-year technical qualification for those considering a clinical or therapeutic career.
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