Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Wigan. Classes run at Wigan and Leigh College, full-time during the day. You'll need a minimum of 5 GCSEs graded 9 - 3, including Maths or English, to get started. The course runs for 35 weeks and covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in health and social care settings. It's designed to prepare you to progress onto a Level 3 T Level in Health, with pathways in Adult Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, or Healthcare Professions.
Who this course is for
The Level two in Health & Social Care Professionals programme is designed to prepare you to progress onto a Level 3 T Level in Health on one of the three pathways; Adult Nursing, Mental Health Nursing or Healthcare Professions.
Entry requirements
A minimum of 5 GCSE subjects graded 9-3 including Maths or English.
What you will learn
You'll explore the values and principles that underpin health and social care practice.
You'll learn how to support individuals' physical, emotional, and social wellbeing.
You'll study safeguarding and how to protect vulnerable adults and children.
You'll understand health and safety responsibilities in care environments.
You'll develop knowledge of person-centred approaches to care.
You'll learn about equality, diversity, and inclusion in health and social care settings.
You'll build understanding of common health conditions and how they affect individuals.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Wigan and Leigh College. Assessment is through a combination of coursework, assignments, and practical tasks. You'll build a portfolio of evidence throughout the course to demonstrate your knowledge and skills.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Wigan and Leigh College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Mental health support worker: working alongside people with mental health needs.
Social care worker: helping individuals live independently in the community.
Domiciliary care worker: providing personal care and support in people's homes.
What you could study next
This qualification is designed as a stepping stone to further study.
Level 3 T Level in Health (Adult Nursing pathway): the next step for those aiming toward nursing roles.
Level 3 T Level in Health (Mental Health Nursing pathway): for those interested in mental health careers.
Level 3 T Level in Health (Healthcare Professions pathway): opens routes into allied health professions.
Completing a T Level can also support applications to higher education in health-related subjects.
