Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Ipswich. Classes run at One Sixth Form College. This full-time, daytime health and social care course takes one year and covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in care settings. You'll need five GCSEs at grades 9 to 3, including at least a grade 3 in GCSE English Language. The course is aimed at 16 to 19 year olds. It covers topics including human development, health and wellbeing, and working in care environments.
Who this course is for
16-19
Entry requirements
5 GCSEs at 9-3, including a Grade 3 in GCSE English Language.
What you will learn
You'll explore human growth and development across the life stages.
You'll study the values and principles that underpin health and social care practice.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with individuals in care settings.
You'll examine factors that affect health and wellbeing.
You'll develop understanding of safeguarding and promoting individuals' rights.
You'll investigate health and social care services and how they are organised in the UK.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at One Sixth Form College. BTEC qualifications assess you through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed tasks. Assignments are set and marked by the centre; external assessments are set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You'll build a portfolio of work over the course of the year alongside completing the external assessments.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. One Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults with daily living in residential or home care.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Support worker: work with people with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Nursery assistant: support children's care and development in early years settings.
Domiciliary care worker: provide personal care to people in their own homes.
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC National in Health and Social Care: the natural next step if you want to go deeper into the subject or apply to university.
T Level in Health (Education and Childcare pathway): a technical qualification with a substantial industry placement, recognised for university entry.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: a work-based qualification for those moving into paid care roles.
