Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Camden. Classes run at King's Cross Campus, full-time during the day. You'll study a wide range of topics across health and social care settings, from residential homes and hospitals to community support and supported living. The course runs for 36 weeks. Entry requirements include four GCSEs at grade 3 or above (including English and Maths), or a relevant Level 1 qualification with Functional Skills in English and Maths at Level 1. All applicants have an interview before starting.
Who this course is for
This course covers a wide range of vocational units relating to health and social care, specifically designed to help you pursue a career in the sector.You will learn about a variety of settings, including residential homes, being a health care assistant in the community, delivering primary care, acute health environments, hospitals, supported living or day services and community-based support.The course has been developed in conjunction with sector experts, employers and Higher Education institutions to equip you with the skills needed to deliver high-quality care and support, and the units you study have been mapped to the standards within the Care Certificate and National Occupational Standards.
Entry requirements
You will need:Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English Language and Maths, or a relevant Level 1 course with Functional Skills in English and Maths at Level 1A reference from your previous school/collegeAll applicants must have an interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.
What you will learn
You'll explore how care is delivered across different settings, including hospitals, residential homes, and community services.
You'll learn about the principles of health and social care practice.
You'll study how to support individuals in acute, primary, and community health environments.
You'll develop understanding of supported living and day service provision.
You'll examine the needs of different people who use health and social care services.
You'll build knowledge relevant to working as a care assistant or healthcare support worker.
How you will learn
The BTEC First Certificate is assessed through a combination of coursework assignments and externally set assessments. You'll complete unit-based assignments that are marked by your tutors and moderated by Pearson Edexcel. Classes are delivered face-to-face at King's Cross Campus during the day, with learning structured around vocational units developed with sector employers and higher education institutions.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. King's Cross Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults in residential or community settings
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in hospitals or GP surgeries
Support worker: help people in supported living or day services
Community care worker: deliver care in people's own homes
Residential warden: provide support in sheltered or residential accommodation
Day services coordinator: organise activities and support for service users
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC National in Health and Social Care: the natural next step if you want to move into nursing, social work, or a health profession degree.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (NVQ): work-based route suited to those already employed in care, leading toward senior care roles.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health): prepares you for university-level study in nursing, midwifery, or allied health professions.
