Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Lowestoft. Classes run at Lowestoft Campus, with full-time daytime study across around 600 hours. This health and social care qualification covers the skills and knowledge needed to work in care settings, from supporting individuals with daily needs to understanding safeguarding and person-centred practice. It's a solid foundation for roles such as care assistant. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the right level for you. The course is delivered with NCFE as the awarding body.
Who this course is for
Health and Social Care Level 2 Ext Dip E&T (GIY00AAAL2 25/26LA) is based in the Health & Social Care department and is designed to help you develop skills in this area. We have chosen NCFE as the exam board for this course.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements available on request.
What you will learn
You'll develop skills in supporting individuals with their physical and emotional wellbeing.
You'll learn how safeguarding works and how to protect vulnerable people in care settings.
You'll understand person-centred approaches and how to apply them in practice.
You'll explore health conditions commonly encountered in adult social care.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with individuals, families, and colleagues.
You'll develop an understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion in care environments.
You'll build knowledge of health and safety responsibilities in care settings.
How you will learn
You'll study in the classroom at Lowestoft Campus, with teaching from tutors in the Health and Social Care department. Assessment is through coursework, assignments, and practical tasks that reflect real care situations. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Lowestoft Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults with daily living in home or residential care.
Support worker: helping individuals with physical or learning disabilities.
Healthcare assistant: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Domiciliary care worker: delivering personal care in people's own homes.
Residential care worker: working in care homes with older adults.
Mental health support worker: supporting people with mental health needs.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: the next step for those wanting to move into senior or supervisory care roles.
T Level in Health (Education and Childcare pathway): a two-year full-time qualification combining classroom study with industry placement.
Apprenticeship in Adult Care: earn while you learn, working toward a recognised care qualification on the job.
