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Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Ashton-under-Lyne

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start13 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Ashton-under-Lyne. Classes run at Tameside College, part-time during the day.

The course runs over one year. You'll study topics including person-centred care, safeguarding, communication, and health and wellbeing. To join, you'll need GCSE English at grade 3 or above, or Functional Skills Level 2 English. You'll also need a Level 1 Award in Health and Care, or an equivalent qualification.

You'll finish with a Gateway Qualifications Certificate in Health and Social Care at Level 2.

Who this course is for

This qualification has been developed to provide learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills that will enable them to progress to qualifications at a higher level, to an apprenticeship or to employment in a health and social care related area. Learners will develop sector specific knowledge, understanding and skills together with underpinning transferable skills that support progression to a range of level 3 qualifications within the sector or related areas.

Learners will explore a range of key topics, including:

  • Duty of Care in Health & Social care
  • Equality & Inclusion in Health & Social care
  • Communication in Health & social care

Entry requirements

GCSE English (or have a grade 3 and be working towards) or functional skills L2 English.

Level 1 Award in Health & Care (or equivalent)

You will be interviewed by the subject teachers.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the principles of person-centred care.
  • You'll learn how to recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns.
  • You'll develop communication skills for health and care settings.
  • You'll study health, wellbeing, and factors that affect them.
  • You'll understand equality, diversity, and inclusion in care.
  • You'll build knowledge of roles and responsibilities in the sector.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Tameside College. Assessment includes written assignments and knowledge-based tasks. You'll be interviewed by subject teachers before the course begins, to confirm the course is the right fit for you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Tameside College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supporting people with daily living in care homes or in the community.
  • Healthcare assistant, working alongside clinical staff in hospitals or GP surgeries.
  • Support worker, helping adults with physical or learning disabilities to live independently.
  • Adult care worker, providing personal care and emotional support to older adults.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, the next step for those wanting senior or supervisory roles.
  • Health and Social Care Apprenticeship, combining work and study at Level 3.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma in Health, for those considering university-level study in nursing or social work.
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