Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Redditch. Classes run at Heart of Worcestershire College Redditch Campus, full-time during the day. This Pearson Edexcel health and social care qualification covers communication, safeguarding, equality and diversity, infection control, and human growth and development. You'll also complete work experience, putting classroom learning into practice in a real care setting. The course takes one year. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English and maths, and a satisfactory reference and interview.
Who this course is for
The course is an excellent starting point to provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to care for others in a health or social care setting. This course includes valuable work experience where you can learn practical skills, gain an understanding of the industry and put theory learned in the classroom into practice., , Please note that this course is predominantly aimed at 16 to 19 year olds.
Entry requirements
Applicants must have 4 GCSEs grade 3 and above (A*-D), including English and maths. For students wanting to progress with their health and social care qualification at level 3 they will need to have achieved their GCSE in English and maths at a grade grade 4/5 and above (C) during their course. Entry is subject to a satisfactory reference and interview. , , Entry decisions will be discretionary at interview. Students will continually be assessed through probation period to ensure they are on the
What you will learn
You'll explore equality, diversity, and rights in health and social care settings.
You'll study human growth and development across the lifespan.
You'll learn how to recognise and respond to safeguarding and protection concerns.
You'll develop communication skills for working with people in care environments.
You'll understand the roles and responsibilities involved in working in health and social care.
You'll learn how to plan and support creative activities for people in care.
You'll study infection prevention and control practices.
You'll gain practical experience through a work placement in a health or social care setting.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Heart of Worcestershire College Redditch Campus, combined with a work experience placement. Assessment is continuous throughout the course. You'll be assessed during a probation period to confirm you're working at the right level. Entry is by interview and satisfactory reference. A current DBS check is also required before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Heart of Worcestershire College Redditch Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to arrange an up-to-date DBS check prior to beginning the course.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support people in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in hospitals or GP practices.
Social care worker: help adults or young people with daily living needs.
Support worker: work with people with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Domiciliary care worker: provide personal care in people's own homes.
Activity coordinator: plan and run activities for people in care homes.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: the next step if you want to move into a senior care role or supervisory position. You'll typically need GCSE English and maths at grade 4 or above to progress to Level 3 at this college.
Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions): prepares you for university courses in nursing, social work, or allied health if you want to move into a graduate-level career.
