Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Corby. Classes run at Tresham College Corby Campus. This full-time daytime health and social care qualification covers the knowledge and skills used across care settings, from supporting individuals with daily living to understanding safeguarding and person-centred care. The course takes one year to complete. A free health and social care course for adults looking to move into care work, it gives you a solid grounding before stepping into employment or further study.
Who this course is for
Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
What you will learn
You'll explore the principles of health, wellbeing, and person-centred care.
You'll learn how safeguarding works and how to protect vulnerable individuals.
You'll understand equality, diversity, and inclusion in care settings.
You'll develop knowledge of communication skills used with individuals and their families.
You'll study how to support individuals with daily living activities.
You'll learn about health and safety responsibilities in care environments.
You'll gain an understanding of mental health, dementia, and learning disabilities.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Tresham College Corby Campus. Assessment is through a combination of assignments, projects, and portfolio evidence gathered throughout the year. There are no formal written exams. You'll build a body of work that demonstrates your knowledge and understanding across the units covered on the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Tresham College Corby Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support individuals 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.
Day centre support worker: help run activities and daily support in day services.
Residential care worker: support residents in care homes day to day.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults): the next step if you want to take on more responsibility or move into a senior care role.
T Level in Health (Education and Childcare pathway): a two-year full-time qualification combining study with an industry placement.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you're interested in moving into a training or mentoring role within a care organisation.
