Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College. You'll study full-time during the day, covering the knowledge and skills used across health and social care settings. The course takes one year to complete. It covers topics such as safeguarding, person-centred care, communication, and health and wellbeing. A free health and social care course for adults looking to move into care work or build on existing experience. Check the college website for the latest entry requirements. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.
Entry requirements
Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.
What you will learn
You'll explore the principles of health and social care, including person-centred approaches.
You'll learn how to safeguard vulnerable adults and children.
You'll develop communication skills for working with individuals, families, and colleagues.
You'll study health, wellbeing, and factors that affect people's lives.
You'll learn about equality, diversity, and rights in care settings.
You'll understand infection prevention and basic health and safety in care environments.
You'll examine the roles and responsibilities of care workers and the organisations they work in.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at The Sheffield College. Assessment is through assignments, projects, and portfolio work built up over the year. There are no formal written exams. You'll gather evidence of your knowledge and understanding throughout the course, with your tutor guiding you through each unit.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support people in their homes or residential settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Support worker: work with adults or young people with additional needs.
Senior care assistant: take on a lead role after gaining experience.
Domiciliary care worker: provide personal care and support in people's homes.
Day centre support worker: support people attending community day services.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: the next step if you want to take on more responsibility or move into supervisory roles.
T Level in Health: a two-year qualification combining classroom learning with an industry placement, leading toward higher-level health roles.
Apprenticeship in Adult Care: earn while you learn, working toward a recognised care qualification on the job.
