Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Liverpool. Classes run at St Helens College Knowsley Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs for around 400 hours, so you can study at a manageable pace alongside other commitments. You'll cover the knowledge and skills that underpin work in care settings, from safeguarding and person-centred practice to communication and health and wellbeing. This free health and social care course for adults leads to roles such as care assistant in residential, domiciliary, and community care.
Who this course is for
This Course is for people who want to study Certificate in Health and Social Care
Entry requirements
Please check www.knowsleycollege.ac.uk
What you will learn
You'll understand person-centred approaches in health and social care settings.
You'll learn how to safeguard adults and recognise signs of abuse or neglect.
You'll develop communication skills for working with individuals, families, and colleagues.
You'll explore health, wellbeing, and factors that affect people's lives.
You'll understand equality, diversity, and inclusion in care practice.
You'll learn about duty of care and handling dilemmas in care work.
You'll gain knowledge of infection prevention and control in care environments.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at St Helens College Knowsley Campus. Assessment is likely to include written assignments and knowledge-based tasks that reflect real care scenarios. You'll have an initial assessment before you start to confirm that the Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care is the right level for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. St Helens College Knowsley Campus 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.
Support worker: assist people with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Healthcare assistant: entry-level clinical support in NHS or private settings.
Domiciliary care worker: provide personal care to people in their own homes.
Residential care worker: work in care homes supporting older adults.
Community care worker: deliver care and support in the wider community.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the next step for those moving into senior care roles or team leader positions.
Level 3 Certificate in Health and Social Care: deepens your knowledge and can support applications for higher-level care work.
T Level in Health: a Level 3 qualification combining classroom study with a substantial industry placement, suited to those considering nursing or allied health professions.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions): prepares you for university courses in nursing, social work, or occupational therapy.
