Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Newbury. Classes run at Newbury College. You'll study full-time during the day, covering the knowledge and skills that underpin work in health and social care settings. The course runs for 35 weeks. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above in English and Maths, or an equivalent vocational qualification at merit grade alongside Functional Skills. Where Maths and English aren't yet at the required level, Functional Skills is built into the course.
Who this course is for
JOE BEVAN
Entry requirements
Students will need to have five GCSE passes at 4 or above in English and Maths. Alternatively, students will be accepted onto the course if they have an equivalent vocational qualification at merit grade, and Functional Skills Maths and English, preferably at Level 1. All students must have achieved, or show the ability to achieve, Maths and English to D or equivalent. Where a student has not yet fulfilled this requirement, a functional skills qualification is a mandatory part of this course.
What you will learn
You'll explore the principles of care and how they apply in health and social care settings.
You'll learn how to support individuals' physical and emotional wellbeing.
You'll study human growth and development across the life stages.
You'll understand safeguarding and how to protect vulnerable people.
You'll examine effective communication in care environments.
You'll develop knowledge of health conditions and how they affect daily life.
You'll learn about equality, diversity, and inclusion in care practice.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Newbury College, combining taught lessons with practical activities and case studies. Assessment is through a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed units set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll build a portfolio of work over the course and sit external assessments at set points during the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Newbury College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support people in their homes or residential settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in hospitals or GP surgeries.
Support worker: help adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Domiciliary care worker: provide personal care and support in people's homes.
Residential care worker: work in care homes supporting older adults.
Early years support worker: assist in nurseries or children's care settings.
What you could study next
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (Pearson Edexcel): the natural next step if you want to move into senior care roles or apply to university nursing or social work programmes.
T Level in Health (Newbury College offers T Levels): a two-year technical qualification with an industry placement, recognised for entry to higher education in health-related subjects.
Apprenticeship in Adult Care: earn while you work toward a recognised qualification in a care setting.
