Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Worcester. Classes run at Heart of Worcestershire College, full-time during the day. The course takes one year and covers the skills and knowledge needed to work in health or social care settings. You'll study topics including safeguarding, communication, human growth and development, and infection prevention. Work experience is built into the course, so you apply classroom learning in a real care environment. Entry requires 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English and maths, plus a satisfactory reference and interview.
Who this course is for
The course is an excellent starting point to provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to care for others in a health or social care setting. This course includes valuable work experience where you can learn practical skills, gain an understanding of the industry and put theory learned in the classroom into practice., , Please note that this course is predominantly aimed at 16 to 19 year olds.
Entry requirements
Applicants must have 4 GCSEs grade 3 and above (A*-D), including English and maths. For students wanting to progress with their health and social care qualification at level 3 they will need to have achieved their GCSE in English and maths at a grade grade 4/5 and above (C) during their course. Entry is subject to a satisfactory reference and interview. , , Entry decisions will be discretionary at interview. Students will continually be assessed through probation period to ensure they are on the
What you will learn
You'll explore equality, diversity and rights in health and social care
You'll study human growth and development across the life span
You'll learn how to recognise and respond to safeguarding and protection concerns
You'll develop communication skills for health and social care settings
You'll understand what it means to work professionally in health and social care
You'll learn how to plan and run creative activities for people in care
You'll study infection prevention and control practices
How you will learn
Learning is classroom based, full-time across the week. You'll also complete work experience placements where you put theory into practice in a care setting. Assessment is continuous throughout the course. You'll be assessed during a probation period to confirm you're working at the right level. Entry decisions are made at interview, and you'll need an up-to-date DBS check before starting.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Heart of Worcestershire College will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to arrange an up-to-date DBS check prior to starting the course.
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
Support worker: work with adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs
Day centre worker: run activities and provide daily support for older adults
Domiciliary care worker: deliver personal care in people's own homes
Residential childcare worker: support young people in care homes
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: the next step if you want to take on senior care roles or move toward nursing or social work. Heart of Worcestershire College offers a Level 3 route; you'll need GCSE English and maths at grade 4 or above to progress.
Level 3 Applied Science or equivalent: opens routes into nursing, midwifery, or allied health professions at university.
Apprenticeship in Adult Care: earn while you learn at Level 3 with an employer.
