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Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in St Albans – Oaklands College St Albans Campus

CostFREE
Duration20 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in St Albans. Evening health and social care classes run one night a week at Oaklands College St Albans Campus. The course runs over 20 weeks, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. You'll build knowledge across core health and social care subject areas, covering topics that support work in care settings and progression to further study. To enrol, you'll need GCSEs at grade D or above, or relevant experience in the sector.

Who this course is for

This part-time course is designed primarily for adult students aged 19 or over and is held one evening a week over the academic year. The course provides adult students with knowledge and understanding of core subject areas in health and social care to support progression to further learning or opportunities in the workplace.

You may be eligible for funding to assist with course fees and costs. To find out more please contact us on 01727 737000.

Entry requirements

GCSEs at Grade 3 / D or above or experience in the industry.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the principles of health and social care practice.
  • You'll learn about safeguarding adults and vulnerable individuals.
  • You'll understand person-centred approaches to care.
  • You'll study health, safety, and risk in care environments.
  • You'll examine equality, diversity, and inclusion in care settings.
  • You'll develop knowledge of communication skills used in care roles.
  • You'll learn about the roles and responsibilities of care workers.

How you will learn

Classes are held in a classroom setting one evening a week. You'll learn through tutor-led sessions, group discussion, and written assignments. Assessment is based on coursework and written tasks completed throughout the course. There are no formal exams. Your tutor will give feedback on your work as you progress.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Oaklands College St Albans Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support adults with daily living in home or residential care.
  • Support worker: help people with physical or learning disabilities.
  • Healthcare assistant: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
  • Home care worker: deliver personal care in clients' own homes.
  • Residential care worker: work in care homes supporting older adults.
  • Day centre support worker: run activities and provide care in day services.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: the qualification most employers and regulators expect for senior care roles and team leader positions.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care: a focused step toward supervisory or specialist support roles.
  • Level 2 Functional Skills in English or Maths: useful if you want to strengthen your applications or meet entry requirements for Level 3 study.
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