Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Nottingham. Classes run at Nottingham College City Hub. This full-time daytime health and social care qualification covers equality and diversity, human growth and development, safeguarding, communication, mental health, dementia, and working in care settings. You'll also complete a 30-hour work placement. The course takes one year and includes a focus on English and maths based on your initial assessment. Entry requires 4 GCSEs at grades 9 - 3, including English Language and Maths, with at least one at grade 9 - 4.
Who this course is for
This course is perfect if you want to develop your knowledge and understanding in health and social care and wish to progress on to the Level 3 Health and Social Care course. The course is a pathway if you are hoping to develop your studies over time and possibly go on to university.
Entry requirements
You'll need 4 GCSEs at grades 9-3 (A*- D), including English Language and Maths - one of English Language or Maths must be grade 9- 4 (A*- C). Functional Skills Level 1 can be used as equivalent to GCSE grade 3 (D) and Functional Skills Level 2 can be used as equivalent to GCSE grade 4 (C) or above. You must be aged 16-18 to apply for this course.
What you will learn
You'll explore equality, diversity, and inclusion in health and social care settings.
You'll study human growth and development across the life span.
You'll learn how to recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns.
You'll develop communication skills for working with service users and colleagues.
You'll build understanding of mental health conditions and how they affect people.
You'll gain knowledge of dementia and how to support people living with it.
You'll build a portfolio of work that demonstrates your learning and practice.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Nottingham College City Hub, covering both theory and practical skills. Assessment is portfolio-based, with evidence gathered from your studies and a 30-hour work placement. The course also includes optional units so you can focus on areas that interest you most. English and maths are embedded in the programme, with support tailored to your initial assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Nottingham College City Hub will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Support worker: work with adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Domiciliary care worker: provide personal care and support in people's homes.
Residential care worker: support service users in care homes day to day.
What you could study next
Level 3 Health and Social Care (Extended Diploma): the natural next step after this course, and the level typically required for senior care roles or university entry in health-related subjects.
Level 3 Applied Science or Nursing-related qualifications: if you're considering a route into nursing or allied health professions.
Apprenticeship in Adult Care (Level 3): combines paid work with structured training in a care setting.
