Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Saint Helens. Classes run at St Helens College, part-time during the day. That pace works well if you have other commitments alongside your studies. You'll cover the knowledge and skills that underpin care work, from understanding individuals' needs to safeguarding and communication. The course runs to around 400 hours in total. When employers ask for a health and social care qualification, this level 2 health and social care certificate is the recognised starting point.
Who this course is for
This Course is for people who want to study Certificate in Health and Social Care
Entry requirements
Please check www.sthelens.ac.uk/courses
What you will learn
You'll understand the values and principles that guide health and social care practice.
You'll learn how to support individuals' physical and emotional wellbeing.
You'll develop communication skills for working with people who need care.
You'll explore safeguarding and how to protect vulnerable adults and children.
You'll learn about health and safety responsibilities in care settings.
You'll understand equality, diversity, and inclusion in care work.
You'll gain knowledge of person-centred approaches to care.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at St Helens College. Assessment is through a combination of written assignments and portfolio evidence that you build up over the course. You'll have an initial assessment before you start to confirm that the Level 2 Certificate is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. St Helens 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.
Support worker: help individuals with daily living and independence.
Healthcare assistant: assist clinical staff in hospitals or GP surgeries.
Home care worker: provide personal care in people's own homes.
Residential care worker: work in care homes with older or disabled 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 next step if you want to take on more responsibility or move into a senior care role.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you want to train or mentor others in a care setting.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions): opens the door to nursing, social work, or allied health degrees at university.
