Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Leyland. Classes run at Runshaw College, full-time during the day. You'll need a minimum of four GCSEs at grade D or Level 3, including English and Maths, to be considered. Over one year, you'll study the knowledge and skills that underpin work in health and social care settings, covering topics such as human development, safeguarding, and communication. This is a recognised level 2 health and social care qualification from Pearson Edexcel.
Who this course is for
16-19 year olds
Entry requirements
Minimum of 4x Grade D/Level 3 including English and Maths.
What you will learn
You'll explore human growth and development across the life stages.
You'll study how to communicate effectively in health and social care settings.
You'll learn about safeguarding and the duty of care in practice.
You'll examine the values and principles that underpin care work.
You'll develop understanding of health, wellbeing, and factors that affect them.
You'll look at how care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at Runshaw College, with a mix of taught sessions, group work, and individual assignments. The BTEC format means assessment is largely coursework-based rather than formal exams. You'll build a portfolio of evidence across the units, demonstrating your knowledge and understanding throughout the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Runshaw College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support people in their homes or residential settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Support worker: work with adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Domiciliary care worker: provide personal care and support in people's homes.
Residential care worker: support residents in care homes day to day.
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 progress to higher education.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (NVQ): a work-based route that counts toward professional registration and career progression in care roles.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health): prepares you for university-level study in nursing, social work, or allied health subjects.
