Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course. Study online. You work through the course at your own pace, so it fits around existing commitments. The course covers human growth and development, safeguarding, mental health, and wellbeing. It also includes a work placement in a health and social care setting, giving you hands-on experience alongside your online study. There are no formal entry requirements. You'll have an initial assessment before you start to confirm the right level for you. The course typically takes 6 months.
Who this course is for
The Level 2 Health and Social Care Study Programme is a vocational qualification, developing knowledge and understanding by applying learning and skills in practical and workplace settings. The course will develop your knowledge of the theories behind the care practice such as human growth and development, safeguarding and protection, mental health and well-being. There is a substantial work placement within a health and social care setting to support learning. You will also study a range of employability skills alongside your Study Programme to ensure that you're ready for the world of work. This qualification provides progression to the Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care. Alternatively, students may wish to enter the workforce in a wide range of roles available within the sector including as an adult residential support worker or a healthcare assistant in community, primary care or acute health environments.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements. You will have an initial assessment before starting your course to tell us what the correct level for you will be.
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of human growth and development across the lifespan.
You'll study safeguarding and protection principles in health and social care.
You'll explore mental health and wellbeing, and how they affect the people you support.
You'll apply your learning in a real work placement within a health and social care setting.
You'll build understanding of care values and how they shape practice.
You'll develop employability skills relevant to working in care roles.
How you will learn
You study online, working through course material at your own pace. Assessment includes a work placement in a health and social care setting where you apply your learning in practice. You'll have an initial assessment before you start so the course can be planned around your starting point.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hartlepool Learning, Work and Skills 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.
Support worker: help adults with physical or learning disabilities day to day.
Healthcare assistant: assist clinical staff in hospitals or GP practices.
Home care worker: deliver personal care and support in clients' homes.
Residential care worker: support residents in care homes.
Mental health support worker: work alongside people managing mental health conditions.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the next step if you want to move into a senior care role or take on more responsibility.
Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care: a focused qualification for those moving toward supervisory or specialist support roles.
Level 2 Functional Skills in English or Maths: useful if you want to strengthen your core skills before progressing further.
