Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Rugby. Classes run at Rugby College, full-time during the day. This one-year course builds on existing knowledge to give you a solid health and social care qualification covering the skills and understanding employers in the sector expect. It suits those coming from a Level 1 course or with GCSEs who want to move into care work or continue into further study. You'll cover topics across health, wellbeing, and social care practice.
Who this course is for
This course will help you build on your existing knowledge from Level 1 or from your GCSEs and will give you a recognised and necessary qualification to work in the Health and Social Care sector or to progress to our Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care.
What you will learn
You'll explore the principles of health, wellbeing, and person-centred care.
You'll learn how to support individuals with their physical and emotional needs.
You'll study safeguarding and how to protect vulnerable adults and children.
You'll develop an understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion in care settings.
You'll learn about health and safety responsibilities in care environments.
You'll examine how communication skills apply in health and social care contexts.
You'll build knowledge of conditions and challenges commonly encountered in care roles.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Rugby College, with a mix of taught lessons, group discussion, and practical activities. Assessment is through assignments, projects, and portfolio work completed throughout the year. There are no formal written exams. Your work is assessed on an ongoing basis, so you build evidence of your skills and knowledge as you progress through the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Rugby College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults or older people in care homes or at home.
Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Support worker: helping individuals with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Home care worker: providing personal care and support in people's own homes.
Residential care worker: working in supported living or residential care settings.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: the natural next step if you want to take on more responsibility in care roles or move into senior support work. Rugby College offers this progression directly.
T Level in Health (available at some colleges): a two-year technical qualification for those considering higher-level healthcare careers.
Higher education: some universities accept a Level 3 Health and Social Care Diploma for nursing, social work, or allied health programmes.
