Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Newcastle. Classes run at Newcastle College. This full-time daytime course runs for 34 weeks, covering the knowledge and skills needed to work in care settings. You'll study topics including human development, health and wellbeing, and how care services support people. To join, you'll need four GCSEs at grade 3 or above. The course leads directly to roles such as care assistant.
Who this course is for
Full time
Entry requirements
You will need 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above.
What you will learn
You'll explore how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll study human growth and development across different life stages.
You'll learn about factors that affect health and wellbeing.
You'll understand how to communicate effectively in care settings.
You'll examine the values and principles that underpin good care practice.
You'll develop knowledge of safeguarding and protecting individuals in care.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at Newcastle College. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC First Certificate is assessed through internally assessed assignments rather than written exams. You'll complete coursework tasks that apply your knowledge to real care scenarios, building a portfolio of evidence across the units you study.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Newcastle College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Support worker: working with people with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Community care worker: delivering personal care in clients' own homes.
Residential childcare worker: supporting young people in care homes.
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC National in Health and Social Care: the natural next step if you want to move into supervisory roles or apply to university.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the qualification recognised for senior care worker roles and a route toward registration with professional bodies.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions): prepares you for degree-level study in nursing, social work, or allied health.
