Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Coalville. Classes run at Stephenson College, full-time during the day. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including Maths and English Language, to get started. The course covers supporting adults with physical and emotional care, daily living needs, and health care procedures. Work experience is included, and you'll need to apply for a DBS check, which costs around £50. The course takes one year to complete.
Who this course is for
This qualification enables learners to develop the knowledge and skills necessary for working in a supervised role with adults in Health and Social Care settings. The course will cover a wide range of areas including supporting individuals with their physical and emotional care, daily living needs and health care procedures.All learners are required to apply for a DBS as a part of their work experience requirements for this course. This costs approximately £50.
Entry requirements
4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above including Maths and English
Language
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 lifespan.
You'll learn how to recognise and respond to safeguarding and protection concerns.
You'll support individuals with their physical and emotional care needs.
You'll understand daily living needs and health care procedures for adults.
You'll plan and deliver creative activities in health and social care contexts.
You'll develop knowledge of health and wellbeing principles.
You'll gain practical experience through a supervised work placement.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Stephenson College, with tutors who have worked in health and social care. The course includes a work experience placement, which forms part of your assessment. You'll be assessed through a combination of coursework and practical tasks across the modules. A DBS check is required before your placement begins.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Stephenson College will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to budget around £50 for a DBS check, which is a mandatory part of the work experience requirement.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults with daily living in residential or home care settings.
Support worker: work alongside individuals with physical or learning disabilities.
Healthcare assistant: assist clinical staff in hospitals or community health settings.
Domiciliary care worker: provide personal care and support in people's own homes.
Day centre support worker: run activities and provide care in a day service setting.
What you could study next
Level 3 Health and Social Care (Extended Diploma): the natural next step after this course, and the level Stephenson College highlights for progression. Opens doors to senior care roles and higher education.
Health and Social Care Apprenticeship: combine paid work with structured training at Level 2 or Level 3, depending on your role.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions): if you want to move toward nursing, social work, or allied health degrees at university.
