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Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Lincoln

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Lincoln. Classes run at Riseholme College, full-time during the day, over one year. You'll study the values, skills, and knowledge needed to work in care settings. Topics include communication, equality and diversity, individual rights, safe environments, and healthy living. You'll also complete 30 hours of work experience. Entry requires four GCSEs at grade 3 or equivalent, preferably including English and Maths, plus a satisfactory reference and a clear DBS check.

Who this course is for

Please see our website for more details on this and other courses.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore communication skills used in health and social care settings.
  • You'll study the core values that underpin care work.
  • You'll learn about the rights of individuals receiving care.
  • You'll understand how to maintain safe environments for service users.
  • You'll examine healthy living and its role in care.
  • You'll study equality and diversity in health and social care contexts.
  • You'll complete a research project in health and social care.
  • You'll develop English and Maths skills alongside your main study.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of theory and practical work, with guest speakers and relevant visits. You'll normally be in college three days a week. Assessment is through assignments and external exams. You'll also complete 30 hours of work experience as part of the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Riseholme College will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to obtain a clear DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and provide a satisfactory reference as part of your enrolment.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support people in residential or home care settings.
  • Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
  • Social care worker: work with vulnerable adults or young people.
  • Youth worker: support young people in community or charity roles.
  • Learning disability support worker: specialist care in dedicated services.
  • Mental health support worker: assist people managing mental health conditions.
  • Drug and alcohol support worker: work in counselling and recovery services.
  • Victim support worker: provide practical and emotional support to victims.

What you could study next

The natural next step is the Level 3 BTEC in Health and Social Care, which Riseholme College offers. Level 3 opens doors to senior care roles and can also meet entry requirements for university courses in nursing, social work, or allied health professions. From there, you could pursue a degree or a higher-level professional qualification in your chosen area of health or social care.

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