Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Birkenhead. Daytime classes run at Wirral Met College Twelve Quays Campus, full-time over one year. This free health and social care course for adults builds the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed for work in care, while also strengthening your maths and English. You'll complete a substantial work placement as part of the course. The qualification is designed to prepare you for a T Level in Health or for roles such as care assistant.
Who this course is for
This course will provide a firm foundation for anyone looking to progress and succeed on a T Level in Health. It is designed to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to support your progression into a successful career in this dynamic sector, including building your maths and English skills so you meet the entry requirements for a T Level in Health. Wirral Met is pleased to offer this new qualification which builds on our extensive experience of delivering Health courses in collaboration with employers and industry experts. In partnership with a number of NHS Trusts and healthcare providers, our programme ensures you will develop a real insight into the range of roles and services within this field.
Entry requirements
To study on this course, you will need: 4 GCSEs including English Language Grade 4 or above, Maths and Science Grade 3 or above and 1 further GCSE Grade 3 or above. Applicants should be ready to complete a substantial work placement If you haven't yet achieved a grade 4 in maths, you'll continue studying this subject – they are key skills that will support your success in learning, work and everyday life. If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment bef
What you will learn
You'll develop the knowledge and skills needed to support people in health and social care settings.
You'll learn about safeguarding, person-centred care, and the values that underpin good practice.
You'll build your understanding of health, wellbeing, and the factors that affect them.
You'll strengthen your maths and English to meet the entry requirements for a T Level in Health.
You'll gain practical experience through a substantial work placement in a care environment.
You'll develop the professional behaviours expected in health and social care roles.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Wirral Met College Twelve Quays Campus. Assessment includes coursework, assignments, and a work placement. Your maths and English are assessed and developed as part of the programme. The centre will confirm the full assessment details before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Wirral Met College Twelve Quays Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support people in their homes or residential care
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings
Social care worker: help adults or young people in community services
Domiciliary care worker: provide personal care in clients' own homes
Residential support worker: support residents in care homes day to day
What you could study next
T Level in Health: the natural next step this course is designed to prepare you for, covering clinical and healthcare practice at Level 3.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: a work-based route into senior care roles and management.
Level 3 Applied Science: an option if you want to move toward nursing, midwifery, or allied health professions.
