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Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Hillingdon – Uxbridge

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

Free if you're on a low income. Fees apply if you're not eligible. Contact HRUC for more info.

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About this course

Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Hillingdon. Classes run at Uxbridge, full-time during the day over 34 weeks. Tuition fees may apply depending on your circumstances.

The course covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in the course settings. You'll study topics such as human development, communication, safeguarding, and health and wellbeing.

You'll finish with a BTEC First Certificate in Health and Social Care.

Who this course is for

The Level 2 T-Level vocational programme is designed for learners who are interested in developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed for a career in Health and Social Care.

It is ideal for students who prefer a combination of classroom-based learning and substantial industry placement experience, enabling them to gain valuable insight into the workplace.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore human growth and development across the life stages.
  • You'll learn how to communicate effectively with individuals in care settings.
  • You'll study safeguarding principles and how to protect vulnerable people.
  • You'll understand health, wellbeing, and the factors that affect them.
  • You'll learn about values and ethics in health and social care practice.
  • You'll develop an understanding of how care services are organised and delivered.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, group work, and practical activities. Assessment is through assignments and portfolio work rather than formal exams. You'll build evidence of your knowledge and skills throughout the course, submitting work that is marked against Pearson Edexcel criteria.

What you will need to bring

Uxbridge will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supports adults with daily living in care homes or in the community.
  • Healthcare assistant, works alongside clinical staff in hospitals or GP surgeries.
  • Support worker, helps individuals with physical or learning disabilities to live independently.
  • Home care worker, provides personal care and companionship to people in their own homes.
  • Residential support worker, supports young people or adults in residential settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 T-Level in Health, a two-year programme combining classroom study with industry placement, suited to those wanting to progress toward higher education or an apprenticeship.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, a common route for those moving into supervisory roles or higher study.
  • Higher apprenticeship or foundation degree in health and social care, for those aiming toward senior or specialist roles after Level 3.
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