Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Folkestone. Classes run at Folkestone College. You'll study full-time during the day, covering communication skills, individual care needs, rights and responsibilities, equal opportunities, and human growth and development. The course runs for 44 weeks. No previous experience is required; you'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. A free health and social care course for adults looking to build the knowledge needed for entry-level care roles.
Who this course is for
Begin your journey into health and social care with this Level 2 course, designed to teach you the basic knowledge and skills needed to start your future career.
What you will learn
You'll develop communication skills for working with people in care settings.
You'll understand how to support individual care needs.
You'll learn about the rights and responsibilities of people using care services.
You'll explore equal opportunities and how they apply in health and social care.
You'll study human growth and development across the life course.
You'll learn how to work effectively both as part of a team and independently.
You'll build knowledge of safeguarding and patient care.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Folkestone College. Assessment is through a portfolio of work and work placements. The portfolio builds up over the course, so your progress is assessed continuously rather than through a single exam. Work placements give you direct experience in care settings.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Folkestone College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support people in care homes or community settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in hospital or GP settings.
Nursery assistant: work with young children in early years settings.
Community care worker: provide personal care and support in people's homes.
Residential support worker: support adults or young people in residential care.
What you could study next
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care: the natural next step, opening doors to supervisory roles, higher apprenticeships, and university-level study in nursing or social work.
Health and Social Care Apprenticeship (Level 3): combine work with study and earn while you qualify.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions): if you want to move toward a degree in nursing, midwifery, or social work.
