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Free Level 2 Employability Skills Course in Bishop Auckland

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Skills for Employment, Training and Personal Development Course in Bishop Auckland. Classes run at Bishop Auckland College, full-time during the day. This NOCN qualification covers communication, equality and diversity, health and safety, and specialist care topics. You'll also complete a work placement to build practical experience in a real care setting. The course takes one year. Entry requires a minimum of four GCSEs at grades 2 to 3 (including Maths and English), or a Level 1 qualification in a relevant subject area, though individual requirements are confirmed at interview.

Who this course is for

Diplomas are highly regarded within the care industry. The NOCN Diploma in Skills for Health and Social Care Level 2 will have you working towards gaining 37 credits through a variety of units with a placement experience to enhance your skills. The registered title of this course is Diploma in Skills for Employment Training and Personal Development (Health and Social Care).

You will have an opportunity to develop and apply new skills and knowledge in a practical realistic way and will follow a course of study that will enable you to progress to either the Level 2 Health Pre-T.Level 2 or an apprenticeship Did you know health and social care qualifications are changing ? We therefore have different routes for learners who want to gain a career in Health (nursing and physiotherapy for example) and Social Care (care of the elderly in care homes or Social Work) For more information this can be explained at interview.

Entry requirements

For the level 2 Diploma a minimum 4 GCSE's at grades 3 - 2 or equivalent, including Maths and English, or a Level 1 qualification in a relevant subject area. These will be subject to individual requirements at interview.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop communication skills for working with children, young people, adults, and the elderly.
  • You'll study equality and diversity in care settings.
  • You'll learn health and safety principles relevant to the care sector.
  • You'll explore specialist topics in health and social care.
  • You'll build teamwork, time management, and employability skills through placement.
  • You'll gain practical experience working in a care environment.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom at Bishop Auckland College, combining taught sessions with a work placement. The placement gives you hands-on experience in a care setting. Professionals from the sector also contribute to your learning. Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence built up across the year, covering the units that make up the 37 credits required for the Diploma.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bishop Auckland College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: supporting adults or elderly people in care homes or at home.
  • Support worker: helping people with daily living in residential or community settings.
  • Healthcare assistant: entry-level clinical support in NHS or private settings.
  • Domiciliary care worker: providing personal care in clients' own homes.
  • Nursery assistant: supporting children's care and development in early years settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Health Pre-T Level 2: a route toward health careers such as nursing or physiotherapy, as mentioned by the college.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: the next step for those moving into senior care roles or supervisory positions.
  • Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care: combine paid work with structured training in a care employer setting.
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