Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College Peaks Campus. You'll study full-time during the day, covering the knowledge and skills needed to work in care settings. The course takes one year to complete. Topics include safeguarding, person-centred care, communication, and health and wellbeing. A free health and social care course for adults and school leavers alike, it gives you a solid grounding in the sector. 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 explore the principles of health and social care, including person-centred approaches.
You'll learn how to safeguard adults and children in care settings.
You'll develop communication skills for working with individuals and their families.
You'll study health, wellbeing, and factors that affect people's lives.
You'll understand equality, diversity, and inclusion in care environments.
You'll learn about roles and responsibilities within health and social care services.
You'll cover safe working practices, including infection control and risk assessment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at The Sheffield College Peaks Campus. Assessment is through assignments, projects, and portfolio work rather than formal exams. You'll build a body of evidence across the course that demonstrates your knowledge and practical understanding of health and social care.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College Peaks Campus 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: help adults with disabilities or mental health needs.
Domiciliary carer: provide personal care and support in people's homes.
Residential care worker: work in care homes supporting older adults.
Community care worker: deliver care and support in local community settings.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: the next step for those wanting senior care roles or to become a team leader.
T Level in Health (available at some colleges): a two-year qualification combining classroom learning with an industry placement, suited to those considering nursing or allied health professions.
Apprenticeship in Adult Care: earn while you learn, working toward a recognised qualification on the job.
