Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Haringey. Classes run at Capital City College Tottenham Green Campus, full-time during the day. You'll study topics including equality and diversity in care settings, human growth and development across the life span, and the responsibilities of care practitioners around safeguarding. The course includes 30 hours of work placement. Entry requires three GCSEs at grade 3 or above and GCSE English at grade 4 or above, or a relevant Level 1 course with Functional Skills in English and Maths at Level 1. The course runs for 37 weeks.
Who this course is for
This course covers a wide range of vocational units relating to health and social care, specifically designed to help you pursue a career in the sector.You will learn about a variety of key subject areas, such as equality, diversity and rights in health and social care, human growth and development through the life span and the role and responsibilities of the health and social care practitioner in relation to safeguarding individuals.30 hours of placement in a real work environment will be arranged by the college for you, providing opportunities for you to apply knowledge to practice, receive feedback, and reflect on your own experience. Placement also provides opportunities for you to observe professional practice in action and gain valuable employability skills.
Entry requirements
You will need:Three GCSEs at grade 3 or above and GCSE English at grade 4 or above or relevant Level 1 course with Functional Skills in English and Maths at Level 1All applicants must have an interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.
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 role and responsibilities of care practitioners in safeguarding individuals.
You'll gain hands-on experience through 30 hours of work placement in a care environment.
You'll develop knowledge of key vocational areas relevant to working in health and social care.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Capital City College Tottenham Green Campus. Assessment is vocational and coursework-based, reflecting the practical nature of the Extended Diploma. Your work placement forms a core part of the course, giving you direct experience in a care setting. All applicants have an interview before starting to confirm the course is the right fit.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Capital City College Tottenham Green Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support people in residential or home care settings.
Support worker: assist adults with physical or learning disabilities.
Healthcare assistant: work alongside clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Residential warden: provide support and supervision in sheltered housing.
Community care worker: deliver personal care and support in people's homes.
What you could study next
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care: the next step if you want to move into senior care roles or apply to nursing and allied health degree programmes.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (NVQ-style): a work-based qualification recognised for career progression within adult social care.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions): prepares you for university entry onto nursing, midwifery, or social work degrees.
