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Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Lewisham

CostFREE
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCN London Region
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About this course

Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Lewisham. Classes run at Lewisham College, full-time during the day.

The course combines classroom learning with 36 hours of work placement experience. You'll study the knowledge and practical skills needed to work across a range of the course settings. Topics include safeguarding, person-centred care, communication, and health and safety. The course runs over 35 weeks.

You'll need two GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English Language and Maths, or Functional Skills Level 1 in both. You'll finish with a Level 2 Diploma in Skills for Professions in Health and Social Care.

Who this course is for

The course aims to equip learners with the necessary knowledge, understanding, and practical skills to develop competence as healthcare support workers across various healthcare settings. It provides a foundation for working in the health and social care sector by combining classroom learning with a mandatory 36 hours of work placement experience, enabling students to apply their skills in real-world environments. Overall, the course prepares learners for employment as healthcare support workers or further progression within health and social care pathways.

Entry requirements

You will need two GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English Language and Maths or Functional Skills L1.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of safeguarding and how to protect vulnerable people.
  • You'll learn how to deliver person-centred care and support individual needs.
  • You'll practise communication skills for working with patients, clients, and colleagues.
  • You'll understand health and safety responsibilities in care settings.
  • You'll apply your skills during 36 hours of real work placement experience.
  • You'll build awareness of equality, diversity, and inclusion in health and social care.
  • You'll learn about infection prevention and control in healthcare environments.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Lewisham College, supported by 36 hours of mandatory work placement. The placement lets you apply your skills in a real health or social care setting. Assessment includes written assignments and practical observation during your placement. Full-time daytime attendance is required throughout the 35-week course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Lewisham College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supporting adults with daily living in residential or home care settings.
  • Healthcare assistant, working alongside clinical staff in hospitals or GP surgeries.
  • Support worker, helping people with physical or learning disabilities live independently.
  • Healthcare support worker, providing personal care and monitoring in community health settings.
  • Domiciliary care worker, delivering care visits to clients in their own homes.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, the next step for senior roles and team leadership.
  • T Level in Health, a two-year qualification combining study and industry placement for those aiming toward higher-level healthcare roles.
  • Nursing Associate or nursing degree apprenticeship, for those looking to progress into registered nursing over time.
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