Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Manchester. Classes run at Whalley Range Sixth Form. This full-time, daytime health and social care course takes one year to complete. You'll study topics covering human development, care values, and working in health and social care settings. The level 2 health and social care qualification also opens routes into higher education, including nursing, social work, and childhood studies. Entry requires fewer than 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, with at least one grade 4 in a subject other than Maths or English, and a minimum grade 2 in both Maths and English Language.
Who this course is for
Studying health and social care is ideal whether you are considering employment straight from advanced level study or wish to go on to university, where you could study nursing, podiatry, radiography, social work or childhood studies.
Entry requirements
Level 2 pathway: fewer than 5 x grades 9-4 with the majority of GCSE grades are 3s including minimum grade 2 in both Maths & English Language. You must have achieved at least 1 grade 4 in a subject other than Maths or English Language be eligible for this course
What you will learn
You'll explore human growth and development across the life stages.
You'll study the values and principles that underpin health and social care practice.
You'll learn how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll examine the factors that affect health and wellbeing.
You'll develop understanding of communication in care settings.
You'll investigate safeguarding and the protection of individuals in care.
How you will learn
The BTEC First Extended Certificate is assessed through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed units set by Pearson Edexcel. Classroom-based learning at Whalley Range Sixth Form includes taught sessions, group work, and case study tasks. Your assignments are marked by your tutors and moderated externally. Some units are assessed through timed written tasks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Whalley Range Sixth Form will confirm anything else you need before you start.
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 adults or children in community services.
Nursery assistant: support early years care and learning.
Support worker: help people with disabilities or mental health needs.
Domiciliary care worker: provide personal care in people's own homes.
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC National in Health and Social Care: the natural next step if you want to go on to university to study nursing, social work, radiography, or a related degree.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults): a work-based route for those moving into employment in adult care.
T Level in Health (Education and Childcare pathway): a two-year full-time qualification combining study with an industry placement.
