Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Kettering. Classes run at Tresham College Kettering Campus, full-time during the day. This health and social care qualification covers the knowledge and skills used in care settings, from understanding individual needs to safeguarding and communication. The course takes one year to complete. A free health and social care course for adults who want a structured, full-time route into the care sector.
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 how to support individuals with their physical and emotional wellbeing
You'll learn about safeguarding adults and children in care settings
You'll develop communication skills for working with service users, families, and colleagues
You'll understand equality, diversity, and inclusion in health and social care
You'll study person-centred approaches to care and support
You'll learn about health, safety, and risk management in care environments
You'll examine the roles and responsibilities of care workers and the wider sector
How you will learn
You'll study in the classroom at Tresham College Kettering Campus, with full-time daytime attendance across the year. Assessment is through a combination of assignments, case studies, and portfolio work. You'll build evidence of your knowledge and skills throughout the course rather than sitting a single end exam. An initial assessment will confirm the right starting level for you and help plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Tresham College Kettering Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults with daily living in home or residential care
Support worker: working with people with disabilities or mental health needs
Healthcare assistant: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings
Domiciliary care worker: providing personal care in people's own homes
Residential care worker: supporting residents in care homes day to day
Day centre support worker: running activities and care in community settings
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults): the next step if you want to move into a senior care role or take on more responsibility in a care setting.
Level 3 T Level in Health (with the NHS or a care provider): a two-year technical qualification combining classroom study with a substantial industry placement.
Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions): prepares you for university courses in nursing, social work, or allied health if you want to study at degree level.
