Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Warrington. Classes run at Priestley College. This full-time, daytime health and social care course covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in care settings. You'll study topics including human development, communication, safeguarding, and health and wellbeing. The course takes one year to complete. A level 2 health and social care qualification opens doors to entry-level roles in adult social care, including work as a care assistant. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
https://www.priestley.ac.uk/courses/
What you will learn
You'll explore human growth and development across the life stages.
You'll learn how communication works in health and social care settings.
You'll understand safeguarding principles and how to protect vulnerable people.
You'll study health, wellbeing, and the factors that affect them.
You'll learn about person-centred values and how they shape care practice.
You'll develop knowledge of equality, diversity, and inclusion in care.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Priestley College, combining taught sessions with coursework assignments. Assessment is through internally assessed units marked by your tutors and externally assessed components set by OCR. There are no formal written exams for every unit; much of your assessment is portfolio-based, showing what you've learned through written tasks and practical activities.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Priestley College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults with daily living in care homes or at home.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Support worker: work with people with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Home care worker: provide personal care and companionship in people's homes.
Residential care worker: support residents in a care home environment.
What you could study next
Level 3 Cambridge Technical Diploma in Health and Social Care (OCR): the natural next step if you want to deepen your knowledge and move into supervisory or specialist roles.
Level 3 T Level in Health (Education and Childcare pathway): a two-year programme combining classroom study with an industry placement.
Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Adult Care (NVQ-style): a work-based qualification recognised for roles in regulated adult social care.
