Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Yeovil. Classes run at Yeovil College, full-time during the day. This is a foundation-level health and social care qualification designed to build the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed to progress to Level 3 study. You'll study English and maths alongside the main programme. The course runs for one year. It prepares you for entry-level roles in health and social care settings and gives you a solid base for further study.
Who this course is for
Learners not yet ready to undertake study at Level 3 will undertake a T Level Foundation Programme in Health alongside English and/or Maths to enable progression to the T Level. Learners wanting to progress onto the T Level in Health will be prepared with the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to be successful at Level 3.
Entry requirements
Sorry we don't appear to have published any entry requirements at this time, please check our website for up to date information about this course.
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of health and social care settings and how they operate.
You'll explore the values and principles that underpin care work, including dignity and respect.
You'll study human development across the life stages.
You'll learn how to support individuals' health, wellbeing, and independence.
You'll understand safeguarding and how to keep vulnerable people safe.
You'll build communication skills relevant to care environments.
You'll study English and maths alongside the main qualification.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Yeovil College. Assessment is likely to include assignments, projects, and portfolio work that demonstrate your knowledge and skills across the programme. English and maths are studied alongside the main qualification and assessed separately. Check with the college for the full breakdown of assessment methods for this course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Yeovil College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Support worker: help people with disabilities or mental health needs day-to-day.
Personal care assistant: provide one-to-one support for individuals at home.
Domiciliary care worker: deliver care visits in people's own homes.
What you could study next
Level 3 Health and Social Care (Extended Diploma): the natural next step, covering more advanced knowledge and opening routes into nursing, social work, or management roles in care.
T Level in Health: a technical qualification at Level 3 that includes a substantial industry placement, suited to those aiming for roles in health settings or higher education.
Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning: if you're drawn toward working with children and young people in educational settings.
