Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Sutton Coldfield. Classes run at Sutton Coldfield College, full-time during the day. You'll need four GCSEs at grade D/3 or above, including English and Maths, to enrol. This health and social care qualification covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in care settings, including a weekly work placement that gives you hands-on experience alongside your classroom learning. Support is available to retake English and Maths if needed. The course runs for 42 weeks.
Who this course is for
This one-year course is ideal for learners who want to build the knowledge
and skills needed to work in the health and social care sector. You�ll be
supported to retake English and Maths alongside your studies, and you�ll gain
valuable experience through a weekly work placement. Successful completion leads
to progression onto Level 3 Health and Social Care.
Entry requirements
You�ll need four GCSEs at grade D/3 or above, including English and
Maths.
What you will learn
You'll explore the principles of health and social care, including duty of care and person-centred approaches.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with individuals, families, and colleagues in care settings.
You'll study safeguarding, understanding how to protect vulnerable adults and children.
You'll develop knowledge of health, safety, and risk management in care environments.
You'll gain practical experience through a weekly work placement in a real care setting.
You'll understand equality, diversity, and inclusion and how they apply to care practice.
You'll build knowledge of human growth and development across the life span.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions, group work, and a weekly work placement. Assessment is through assignments and projects rather than exams. You'll build a portfolio of evidence over the course of the year, demonstrating your knowledge and skills across the units you study.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Sutton Coldfield College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults with daily living in home or residential care.
Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Support worker: working with adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Domiciliary care worker: providing personal care and support in people's homes.
Residential care worker: supporting residents in care homes day to day.
Early years support worker: assisting in nursery or childcare settings.
What you could study next
Level 3 Health and Social Care (BTEC or equivalent): the natural next step after this course, and the route toward senior care roles and higher education in health.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the qualification recognised for senior care worker roles in regulated settings.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health): prepares you for university courses in nursing, social work, or allied health professions.
