Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Oswestry. Classes run at North Shropshire College. You'll study Early Years alongside Health and Social Care over one full-time year, building the knowledge needed to work with children or adults in care settings. To apply, you'll need at least 2 GCSEs at grade 2 or above, ideally including maths and/or English. The course is designed to support progression to higher-level vocational study in your chosen area.
Who this course is for
A 1-year course which gives you the opportunity to study Early Years alongside Health and Social Care. Designed to support you in your progression to higher vocational study in your chosen area.
Entry requirements
At least 2 GCSEs at 2 or above, ideally to include maths and/or English
What you will learn
You'll explore the principles of health and social care practice
You'll study child development and early years provision
You'll learn how to support individuals' health, wellbeing, and independence
You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities in care settings
You'll develop knowledge of communication skills used in care and early years work
You'll examine equality, diversity, and inclusion in health and social care contexts
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at North Shropshire College, covering both Health and Social Care and Early Years content. Assessment is likely to include written assignments and coursework tasks that reflect real care and early years topics. The full-time daytime timetable means you cover the qualification in one focused year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. North Shropshire College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults in residential or home care settings
Nursery assistant: working with young children in early years settings
Nursery practitioner: how to become a nursery practitioner starts here
Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings
Early years educator: working in nurseries, pre-schools, or children's centres
Domiciliary care worker: providing care and support in people's own homes
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: the next step if you want to move into a senior care role or specialise in adult social care.
Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, and the natural next step if Early Years is your focus.
T Level in Health: a two-year full-time qualification combining classroom study with an industry placement, leading to higher education or skilled employment.
