Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Worcester – Worcester Sixth Form College
CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Worcester. Classes run full-time at Worcester Sixth Form College, five days a week during the day. The course takes one year to complete. You'll study the knowledge and skills that underpin work in health, care, and support settings. Topics cover human development, communication, safeguarding, and the values that shape good care practice. This is a strong foundation if you're heading toward work as a care assistant or want to progress to further study in health and social care.
Who this course is for
See website https://www.wsfc.ac.uk/courses/a-levels/
What you will learn
You'll explore human growth and development across the life stages.
You'll learn how communication supports effective care practice.
You'll study safeguarding principles and how to protect vulnerable people.
You'll examine health promotion and factors that affect wellbeing.
You'll learn about person-centred approaches to care and support.
You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of care workers.
You'll investigate how health and social care services are organised in the UK.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Worcester Sixth Form College. Assessment combines coursework assignments and practical tasks linked to real care contexts. Some units are assessed through written assignments; others through portfolio evidence. You'll build a body of work across the year that demonstrates your knowledge and skills in health and social care.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Worcester Sixth Form 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.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Support worker: work with adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Domiciliary care worker: provide personal care and support in people's homes.
Residential care worker: support residents in care homes day to day.
Early years support worker: assist children and families in early years settings.
What you could study next
Level 3 Cambridge Technical Diploma in Health and Social Care (OCR): a natural next step if you want to go deeper into care practice or move toward higher education.
T Level in Health (Health Science): a two-year technical qualification with an industry placement, suited to those considering NHS or care careers.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions): prepares you for university courses in nursing, social work, or allied health.
