Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Burton-on-Trent. Classes run at Burton Town Centre Campus, full-time during the day, over one year. You'll cover communication, equality and diversity, safeguarding, mental health and wellbeing, anatomy and physiology, and the impact of diet on health. The course includes a work experience element completed outside timetabled sessions, giving you direct exposure to the sector. If you haven't yet achieved GCSE grade 4 in English or maths, you'll study these alongside the main programme. Entry requires a minimum of four GCSEs at grade D or above, or Level 1 Functional Skills in English and maths, plus a successful interview and initial assessment.
Who this course is for
This course is ideal if you wish to enter careers within the Health or Social sectors. You will study a range of topics in Heath and Social Care, such as communication, creative therapies, anatomy & physiology and the impact of diet on health.
Entry requirements
Minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade D or above (if this does not include English and maths these MUST be studied as part of the Level 2 programme) or Level 1 Functional Skills equivalent in English and maths; successful interview and initial assessment; successful completion of Level 1 programme (progressing learners).
What you will learn
You'll explore communication skills used in health and social care settings.
You'll study equality, diversity, and inclusion in care practice.
You'll learn about safeguarding and protecting vulnerable individuals.
You'll examine mental health, wellbeing, and how to support people experiencing difficulties.
You'll cover anatomy and physiology relevant to care work.
You'll understand how diet and nutrition affect health outcomes.
You'll gain practical insight through supervised work experience in the sector.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Burton Town Centre Campus. Assessment is through coursework, assignments, and practical tasks tied to each unit. Work experience hours are tracked digitally and must be completed before the end of the course. If English or maths is required as part of your programme, these will be assessed separately alongside your main qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Burton Town Centre Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Support worker: working with people with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Senior care assistant: with experience, taking on a supervisory role in a care team.
Community care worker: delivering personal care and support in people's homes.
What you could study next
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care: the next step if you want to move into supervisory roles or apply to nursing, social work, or allied health degree programmes.
Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work: a short addition that strengthens your employability in care settings.
Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace: useful if you're moving directly into employment and want to build on your existing health and social care qualification.
