Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Tower Hamlets. Classes run at Mulberry Academy Shoreditch. No prior study of the subject is needed. Over 12 months of full-time daytime health and social care classes, you'll build specific care sector knowledge alongside transferable skills in analytical thinking and extended writing. The course covers topics relevant to working with people in health, care, and support settings, and can open the door to roles such as care assistant.
Who this course is for
You don't need to have studied the subject before. The course will give you specific Health & Social Care skills as well as transferable skills such as analytical and evaluative thinking and extended writing that are useful for a range of careers.
What you will learn
You'll explore the principles of health and social care and how they apply in practice.
You'll examine human development across the life stages.
You'll study communication skills used in health and care settings.
You'll analyse individual rights, dignity, and safeguarding in care.
You'll develop extended writing and evaluative thinking skills relevant to care work.
You'll investigate health and wellbeing, including factors that affect people's lives.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Mulberry Academy Shoreditch. The BTEC format uses coursework and assignments rather than exams. You'll complete units assessed through written tasks, research, and case studies. There is no final written exam for this qualification. Your work is assessed on an ongoing basis throughout the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Mulberry Academy Shoreditch 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.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Support worker: work with adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Early years support worker: assist in nurseries or children's care settings.
Community care worker: provide care and support in people's own homes.
Social care administrator: coordinate care services and client records.
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 apply to university.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (NVQ): a work-based route for those moving into employment in care.
T Level in Health: a two-year technical qualification combining study with an industry placement, recognised for university entry.
