Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Bexley – Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere
CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Bexley. Classes run at Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere. This full-time daytime health and social care course is designed for those with fewer than five standard GCSE passes. Over one year, you'll study the knowledge and skills that underpin work in care settings, from understanding human development to supporting people's health and wellbeing. The course covers both health and social care contexts, giving you a grounding in how care services work and what good care looks like in practice.
Who this course is for
Less than 5 Standard Passes at GCSE
What you will learn
You'll explore how people develop physically, intellectually, emotionally, and socially across the life stages.
You'll learn about the values and principles that guide health and social care practice.
You'll understand how to communicate effectively with people who use care services.
You'll study the factors that affect health and wellbeing, including lifestyle, environment, and social circumstances.
You'll learn how safeguarding works and why it matters in care settings.
You'll explore the structure of health and social care services in the UK.
You'll develop an understanding of how to support individuals with their physical and emotional needs.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere. Assessment is through a combination of coursework assignments and, where the specification requires it, externally set assessments. Your work will be assessed against the OCR Cambridge Technical criteria throughout the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere 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 NHS or private settings.
Support worker: work with adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Domiciliary care worker: provide personal care and support in people's homes.
Nursery assistant: entry-level support role in early years settings.
Residential childcare worker: support young people in residential care.
What you could study next
Level 3 Cambridge Technical Diploma in Health and Social Care (OCR): the natural next step if you want to go deeper into health and social care or apply to university.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the vocational qualification for those moving into paid care work and working toward a senior care role.
T Level in Health (Education and Childcare pathway): a two-year full-time qualification combining classroom study with an industry placement.
