Free Level 2 health and social care course in Macclesfield. Classes run at Macclesfield College, full-time during the day. You'll explore a wide range of topics across the health and social care sector, from supporting individuals to understanding care values and practice. The course includes a work placement, so you'll need a DBS check before you start. Entry requires four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English or maths. The course runs for 35 weeks.
Who this course is for
The Level 2 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care covers a variety of topics that link to health and social care which will allow you to explore the sector in more detail. Opportunities from this course include further learning at Level 3 and above, or assistance with progression into the workplace.
Entry requirements
For this course you will need to have achieved 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above including English or maths. You are also required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) to allow you to access the work placement.
What you will learn
You'll explore the values and principles that underpin health and social care practice.
You'll learn how to support individuals with their physical and emotional wellbeing.
You'll study safeguarding and how to keep vulnerable people safe.
You'll develop an understanding of health conditions and how they affect people's lives.
You'll learn about communication skills in care settings.
You'll gain practical experience through a supervised work placement.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Macclesfield College, covering theory and practical topics across the sector. Assessment is carried out through coursework and assignments completed throughout the course. The work placement gives you hands-on experience in a real care environment, which forms part of your overall assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Macclesfield College will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to complete a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check before accessing your work placement.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in hospitals or community health.
Support worker: help people with disabilities or mental health needs live independently.
Domiciliary care worker: provide personal care and support in people's homes.
Senior care assistant: take on a lead role after gaining experience in care.
What you could study next
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care: the natural next step if you want to go deeper into the sector or move toward higher education.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions): prepares you for university courses in nursing, social work, or allied health.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you're interested in training others within a care setting.
