Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Leigh. Classes run at Wigan and Leigh College Leigh Campus, full-time during the day. This health and social care qualification covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in care settings and is designed to prepare you to progress to a Level 3 T Level in Health. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 3 to 9, including English or Maths; GCSE Science is desirable. The course runs for 35 weeks.
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.
Entry requirements
5 GCSES at grade 3-9 including either English or Maths. GCSE Science is desirable.
What you will learn
You'll develop understanding of 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 explore safeguarding and how to protect vulnerable adults and children.
You'll study health, safety, and risk management in care environments.
You'll learn about communication skills needed when working with service users and colleagues.
You'll examine equality, diversity, and inclusion in health and social care settings.
You'll build knowledge of conditions and needs commonly encountered in care roles.
How you will learn
You'll study in the classroom at Wigan and Leigh College Leigh Campus, with full-time daytime attendance across 35 weeks. Assessment is through a combination of assignments, coursework, and practical tasks that reflect real care settings. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Wigan and Leigh College Leigh Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults with daily living in home or residential care.
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 to people in their own homes.
Residential care worker: support residents in care homes day to day.
What you could study next
Level 3 T Level in Health: the natural next step from this course, as stated by the college. Gives you a stronger foundation for roles in health and social care or entry to higher education.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: a vocational route that can lead to senior care roles or further study.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health): prepares you for university courses in nursing, social work, or allied health professions.
