Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Leeds. Classes run at Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College. You'll need a grade 4 in GCSE English Language or GCSE Maths, plus four other GCSEs at grade 3 or above to enrol. The course runs full-time over one year and covers individual rights and needs, communication techniques, diet and wellbeing, and creative and therapeutic activities in care settings. It is assessed entirely through coursework.
Who this course is for
School leavers aged 16 to 19
Entry requirements
You will need a grade 4 in GCSE English Language or GCSE Maths, and four other GCSEs with at least a grade 3.
What you will learn
You'll explore individual rights and needs in health and social care settings.
You'll study communication techniques used by care professionals.
You'll examine the impact of diet on health and wellbeing.
You'll learn about creative and therapeutic activities used in care.
You'll understand the early years foundation stage and children's developmental needs.
You'll develop knowledge of how care services support people across different life stages.
How you will learn
This course is assessed entirely through coursework. There are no exams. You'll complete assignments and projects in class, building a portfolio of work across the units. All learning takes place in the classroom during daytime hours.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College 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.
Early years practitioner: work with young children in nursery or school settings.
Support worker: help people with disabilities or mental health needs live independently.
Community care worker: deliver care and support in people's own homes.
What you could study next
OCR Level 3 Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care: the natural next step from this qualification, going deeper into care theory and practice.
Education and Childcare T Level: a technical qualification for those interested in working with children and young people.
Health and Social Care Apprenticeship: combine on-the-job training with a recognised qualification while earning a wage.
