Free Level 2 Care Course in Middlesbrough. Classes run at Middlesbrough College. The course runs part-time during the day, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll need to be working, volunteering, or on a practical placement to complete it, as assessment covers both knowledge and skills in real care settings. It covers core competencies in health and adult care, plus optional areas you can choose to match your work context. The course typically takes 1 week. 100% attendance is required.
Who this course is for
This qualification will support learners to develop the knowledge and skills required to work in a range of clinical healthcare support settings and in health and adult care environments. The qualification is formed of mandatory and optional units. The mandatory units cover core competencies, while the optional units allow learners to choose from a variety of areas to tailor the qualification to their needs and interests, and to reflect the context of their work. It covers a wide range of areas including dementia awareness, mental health and well-being, supporting individuals with their physical and emotional care, daily living needs and healthcare procedures. The content is also aligned with the knowledge and skills required for the Adult Care Worker and Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship standards.
Entry requirements
Learners should be at least 19 years old. Learners will need to be working, volunteering or on practical placement to be able to show competence in both knowledge and skills. 100 percent attendance is required to pass the course.
What you will learn
You'll develop core knowledge and skills for working in health and adult care environments.
You'll learn how to support people in a range of clinical healthcare support settings.
You'll study mandatory units covering the core competencies expected of care workers.
You'll choose optional units tailored to your own work context and interests.
You'll demonstrate competence in both the knowledge and practical skills needed for care roles.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom and through your workplace, volunteering role, or practical placement. You'll be assessed on both knowledge and practical skills. The qualification includes mandatory units and optional units you select to reflect your work setting. 100% attendance is required to pass the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Middlesbrough College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults in home or residential care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in health environments.
Support worker: helping adults with daily living and personal care.
Domiciliary care worker: providing care in people's own homes.
Residential care worker: working in care homes for older adults.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the next step for those moving into senior or lead care roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: broadens your options across health and social care settings.
Level 2 or 3 qualifications in specific areas such as dementia care or mental health, depending on your work setting and interests.
