Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Halifax. Classes run at Francis St Calderdale College. This full-time daytime health and social care qualification covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in care settings. You'll study topics including safeguarding, person-centred care, communication, and health and wellbeing. The course runs to 536 hours of learning. When employers ask for a health and social care certificate or relevant qualification, this gives you something solid to show them. NCFE Level 2 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care with certificate.
Who this course is for
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What you will learn
You'll understand how to support individuals with their physical and emotional wellbeing.
You'll learn safeguarding principles and how to protect vulnerable adults and children.
You'll develop communication skills for working with service users, families, and colleagues.
You'll explore person-centred approaches to care and support.
You'll learn about health, safety, and risk in care environments.
You'll understand equality, diversity, and inclusion in health and social care settings.
You'll gain knowledge of common conditions and how they affect people's daily lives.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Francis St Calderdale College, with a mix of taught content, group discussion, and practical activities. Assessment is through assignments and portfolio work that you build up over the course. There are no formal written exams for this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Francis St Calderdale College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults with daily living in care homes or at home.
Support worker: helping people with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Healthcare assistant: assisting clinical staff in hospitals or GP surgeries.
Home care worker: providing personal care and support in people's own homes.
Residential care worker: working in residential or nursing home settings.
Day centre support worker: running activities and providing care in day services.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults): the next step if you want to move into a senior care or supervisory role.
T Level in Health (Supporting the Adult Nursing Team or Early Years): a two-year technical qualification for those considering a career in NHS or early years settings.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions): prepares you for university courses in nursing, social work, or allied health if you want to go further.
