Free Level 2 Skills for Professions in Health and Social Care Course in Southwark. Classes run at Southwark College Main Campus, full-time during the day, over 35 weeks. This skills for professions in health and social care qualification covers the knowledge and employability skills that employers look for across health and social care settings. You'll need GCSE English and maths at grade 3 or above, or Functional Skills English Level 1, plus an initial assessment. The course also supports progression into further or higher education. Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Health and Social Care with certificate.
Who this course is for
The aims of the course are to help students who wish to progress to/within further or higher education develop advance learning gain employability skills that employers seek within the sector and build their confidence and self-esteem.
Entry requirements
GCSE English and maths at grade 3 or above Functional Skills English Level 1 or successful completion of a Level 1 qualification in a related subject plus an initial assessment that indicates an appropriate level of English ability.
What you will learn
You'll develop the knowledge and practical skills employers seek in health and social care roles.
You'll build an understanding of how to work safely and professionally in care settings.
You'll explore the values and principles that underpin person-centred care.
You'll develop communication skills relevant to working with service users and colleagues.
You'll gain employability skills to help you enter or progress within the sector.
You'll build the academic skills needed to progress to further or higher education in health and social care.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Southwark College Main Campus, with full-time daytime attendance across 35 weeks. Learning is delivered through taught sessions. Assessment is through coursework and assignments that build your knowledge and demonstrate your skills to employers and further education providers.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Southwark College Main Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Support worker: work with adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Home care worker: provide personal care and support in people's homes.
Domiciliary care worker: deliver community-based care for older adults.
Residential care worker: support residents in care homes day to day.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: the next step if you want to take on more responsibility or move into senior care roles.
Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health): prepares you for university courses in nursing, social work, or allied health professions.
Level 2 or 3 Functional Skills English and Maths: strengthens your application for further study or professional roles that specify GCSE-equivalent grades.
