Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Skelmersdale. Classes run at West Lancashire College, full-time during the day. This free health and social care qualification covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in care settings. The course runs for 35 weeks. You'll study topics such as safeguarding, person-centred care, communication, and health and wellbeing. It's a strong foundation for roles such as care assistant, and can open routes into further health and social care classes at a higher level.
Who this course is for
Anyone wanting to expand their knowledge and skills in the subject, for further details please check College website
Entry requirements
Please Visit College website: www.westlancs.ac.uk
What you will learn
You'll learn how to support individuals using person-centred approaches
You'll understand safeguarding principles and how to protect vulnerable people
You'll develop communication skills for working with service users and colleagues
You'll explore health, wellbeing, and factors that affect people's lives
You'll learn about equality, diversity, and inclusion in care settings
You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of care workers
You'll gain knowledge of infection prevention and basic health and safety in care environments
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at West Lancashire College. Assessment is through a combination of assignments, projects, and portfolio work. You'll build a body of evidence over the 35 weeks that demonstrates your knowledge and skills across the units covered. There are no formal written exams for this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. West Lancashire College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant, supporting adults or older people in residential or home care
Healthcare support worker, assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings
Support worker, helping people with learning disabilities or mental health needs
Home carer, providing personal care and support in people's own homes
Day centre support worker, running activities and providing daily care
Residential care worker, working in care homes for adults or young people
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 university for nursing, social work, or allied health courses.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training. Useful if you want to move into a training or mentoring role within a care organisation.
Apprenticeship in Adult Care (Level 3). Lets you earn while you develop higher-level care skills in a workplace setting.
