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Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Manchester – The Manchester College Openshaw Campus

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Manchester. Classes run at The Manchester College Openshaw Campus, full-time during the day. This Pearson Edexcel health and social care qualification covers the knowledge and skills you need to work in the care sector or move on to further study. The course takes one year to complete. You'll explore topics across health, wellbeing, and social care practice. It's a solid foundation whether you're heading into employment or planning to study at Level 3.

Who this course is for

This qualification has been designed to provide a study of the health and social care sector. It supports progression to health and social care level 3 vocational qualifications and related degrees.

The qualification will give you the skills and knowledge essential for progression to Level 3 qualification or employment opportunities within the Health and Social Care Sector

The Certificate offers an introduction to the health and social care sector, after which you can progress onto the Extended Certificate later in the academic year.

Some of the different modules included in this course may include:

  • Human Lifespan Development
  • Health and Social Care Values
  • Effective Communication in Health and Social Care
  • Healthy Living
  • Human Body Systems and Care of Disorders
  • Creative and Therapeutic Activities in Health and Social Care
  • Promoting Health and Wellbeing
  • The Impact of Nutrition on Health and Wellbeing
  • Equality and Diversity in Health and Social Care
  • Individual Rights in Health and Social Care

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
  • You'll study the values and principles that underpin care practice, including dignity and respect.
  • You'll learn how to support individuals' health and wellbeing.
  • You'll develop understanding of human growth and development across the life stages.
  • You'll examine safeguarding and how to keep vulnerable people safe.
  • You'll build knowledge of communication skills used in care settings.
  • You'll look at factors that affect health, including lifestyle and social influences.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at The Manchester College Openshaw Campus. The BTEC First Certificate is assessed through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally set assessments. Assignments are based on realistic scenarios and tasks linked to the health and social care sector. There are no traditional written exams for all units; some are assessed through coursework you complete during the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Manchester College Openshaw Campus 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 practices.
  • Support worker: work with adults with disabilities or mental health needs.
  • Day centre worker: provide activities and personal care in day services.
  • Domiciliary care worker: deliver personal care to people living independently.
  • Residential care worker: support residents in care homes day to day.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National in Health and Social Care: the natural next step after this Certificate, and the route the provider highlights. Opens doors to nursing, social work, and allied health degrees.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (NVQ-style): work-based qualification recognised for roles with more responsibility in adult social care.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health): prepares you for university-level study in nursing, midwifery, or social work if you want to go to degree level.
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