Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus. You'll study full-time during the day, covering the knowledge and skills needed to work in health and social care settings. The course takes one year to complete. Topics include safeguarding, person-centred care, communication, and supporting individuals with their physical and emotional wellbeing. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure 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 learn how to support individuals with their personal care and daily living needs.
You'll understand safeguarding principles and how to protect vulnerable adults and children.
You'll develop communication skills for working with service users, families, and colleagues.
You'll learn about person-centred approaches and individual rights in care settings.
You'll explore health, safety, and risk management in care environments.
You'll understand equality, diversity, and inclusion in health and social care.
You'll learn how to recognise and respond to changes in an individual's condition.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Hillsborough Campus. Assessment is through a combination of assignments, portfolio work, and practical tasks that demonstrate your knowledge and skills. You'll build a body of evidence over the year showing your understanding of care practice. Your tutor will guide you through each unit and give feedback on your progress.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults with daily living in care homes or at home.
Support worker: help individuals with physical or learning disabilities.
Healthcare assistant: assist clinical staff in hospitals or GP surgeries.
Home care worker: deliver personal care in clients' own homes.
Residential care worker: support residents in care home settings.
Day centre support worker: run activities and provide care in day services.
What you could study next
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care: the next step if you want to move into supervisory roles or progress to university-level study in nursing, social work, or allied health.
T Level in Health: a two-year qualification combining classroom learning with an industry placement, suited to those aiming for higher-level roles in health settings.
Apprenticeship in Adult Care: earn while you learn in a paid care role, working toward a recognised qualification on the job.
