Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Ipswich. Classes run at Suffolk New College, full-time during the day. This one-year health and social care qualification covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in care settings, including understanding people's needs, safeguarding, and communication. You'll need three GCSEs at Grade 3 or above (including maths and/or English), or a Level 1 qualification with maths and/or English at Level 1. An Enhanced DBS check must be in place before you enrol.
Who this course is for
Please see view the course at http://www.suffolk.ac.uk/courses
Entry requirements
Three GCSEs at Grade 3 including maths and/or English, or a Level 1 qualification plus maths and/or English at Level 1. Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) must be in place at enrolment and students must register with the DBS Update Service.
What you will learn
You'll explore how care services support individuals across different life stages.
You'll learn about safeguarding and how to protect vulnerable people.
You'll develop communication skills for working in health and social care settings.
You'll study person-centred values and how they shape care practice.
You'll understand health, wellbeing, and the factors that affect them.
You'll learn about equality, diversity, and rights in care environments.
How you will learn
You'll study in the classroom at Suffolk New College, attending full-time during the day. The BTEC First Certificate is assessed through assignments and coursework rather than written exams. You'll build a portfolio of work that demonstrates your knowledge and skills across the units you study.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Suffolk New College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting people in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Support worker: helping adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Domiciliary care worker: providing personal care and support in people's homes.
Residential childcare worker: supporting young people in care homes.
Community care worker: delivering care and support in local community settings.
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.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (NVQ): a work-based qualification that counts toward professional registration and senior care roles.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health): recognised by UK universities as an entry route to nursing, social work, or allied health degrees.
