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Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Liverpool – The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start29 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Professions Course in Liverpool. Classes run at The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street, with daytime sessions designed to fit around other commitments. You'll study sociology, psychology, and personal and academic development, alongside Functional Skills or GCSE Maths and English. An initial assessment determines which Maths and English group is right for you. The course runs over one academic year, from September to the end of June. It prepares you to progress to an Access to Higher Education Diploma in a health-related subject. You must be 19 or over to enrol.

Who this course is for

The Pre Access Health Studies programme is for students wishing to progress onto a Level Thee Access Diploma.You'll study the following subjects: • Sociology • Psychology • Personal and academic development In addition this this, you will study Functional Skills or GCSE Maths and English, depending on the qualifications you already have/require to progress onto university. An assessment on entry will determine which group you are enrolled onto, which is followed by a discussion with your course tutor when you start the course to ensure your programme of study is suited to your progression targets.

Entry requirements

Please vist: https://www.liv-coll.ac.uk/courses/Pre-Access-Health-Level-2-Extended-Certificate

What you will learn

  • You'll study sociology, exploring how society shapes health and care.
  • You'll study psychology, looking at human behaviour and mental processes.
  • You'll develop personal and academic skills to support university-level study.
  • You'll build your Maths skills through Functional Skills or GCSE, depending on your starting point.
  • You'll strengthen your English through Functional Skills or GCSE study alongside the main programme.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street, attending daytime classes across the week. The programme covers taught subject sessions in sociology, psychology, and personal development, alongside Maths and English classes. An initial assessment at enrolment determines your Maths and English group. Teaching is supported by academic and pastoral guidance throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street 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.
  • Mental health support worker: help people living with mental health conditions.
  • Social care worker: work with vulnerable adults or families in the community.
  • Domiciliary care worker: provide personal care and support in people's homes.

What you could study next

  • Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health): the natural next step from this course, preparing you for university applications in nursing, social work, or allied health.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: a vocational route into senior care roles without going to university.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to move into teaching or training within health and care settings.
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