Cost�2000.00 Students on this course will be obliged to purchase text books and a uniform for work placement .During the course there will also be an additional cost for educational visits.
Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Hastings. Classes run full-time at East Sussex College Hastings Station Plaza Campus. A fee of £2,000 applies, with additional costs for textbooks, a uniform for work placement, and educational visits. Over one year, you'll study equality and diversity, human growth and development, and safeguarding. You'll also complete a work placement, giving you hands-on experience in a real care setting. To join, you'll need at least four GCSEs at grade 3 to 9, including English and maths at grade 3, or completion of a Level 1 course. A clear DBS check is required.
Who this course is for
During this one-year course, you will learn the skills, knowledge and behaviours you need to work in the Health and Social Care sector. You will learn more about equality and diversity, human growth and development, and the safeguarding of individuals.
Entry requirements
Minimum four grade 3-9 at GCSE or successful completion of the Level 1 course, and English and maths at grade 3. A clear DBS check will be required.
What you will learn
You'll explore equality, diversity and rights in health and social care settings.
You'll study human growth and development across the life span.
You'll learn the responsibilities of health and social care practitioners in safeguarding individuals.
You'll develop the knowledge and behaviours needed to work in the health and social care sector.
You'll complete a work placement and record your experience in a Placement Experience Assessment Workbook.
You'll build a portfolio of assessment evidence across your chosen units.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and a work placement. Assessment is internal throughout the course. You'll complete a Placement Experience Assessment Workbook to record your placement attendance and experience. You'll also build a portfolio of assessment evidence drawn from your learning across mandatory and optional units.
What you will need to bring
You'll need to purchase textbooks and a uniform for your work placement. There will also be additional costs for educational visits during the course. East Sussex College Hastings Station Plaza Campus will confirm full details before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant. Support people in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker. Assist clinical staff in hospitals or community settings.
Support worker. Help adults or children with daily living and independence.
Social care worker. Work with vulnerable individuals across a range of services.
Domiciliary care worker. Provide personal care and support in people's homes.
What you could study next
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care. The natural next step if you want to go deeper into the sector or move toward higher education.
T Level in Health. A two-year technical qualification for those aiming at NHS or social care careers.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions). Prepares you for university courses in nursing, social work, or allied health subjects.
