Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Caterham. Classes run at Able Trust Care, daytime, with flexible study over 18 months. It's free for some learners, and fees may apply for others. This health and social care qualification covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in residential care, domiciliary services, supported living, and community or primary care settings. There are no entry requirements, so you can start without previous qualifications in the sector.
Who this course is for
Care BTec Level 2 Care (Adults) for England. This work-based course is the required qualification for registration and regulatory requirements in the social care sector in England. It could lead to employment as a care assistant, support worker, key worker or healthcare assistant in residential settings, community and primary care environments, acute health environments, domiciliary services, day services or supported living projects
Entry requirements
There is no entry requirements
What you will learn
You'll develop skills in supporting adults with daily living activities across a range of care settings.
You'll learn how to safeguard vulnerable adults and understand your duty of care.
You'll study health and safety responsibilities in care environments.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with individuals, families, and colleagues.
You'll understand person-centred approaches to care and support planning.
You'll learn about equality, diversity, and inclusion in health and social care.
You'll develop knowledge of medication handling and infection control procedures.
How you will learn
This is a work-based qualification, so your learning is grounded in real care settings. Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence gathered in the workplace, alongside classroom sessions at Able Trust Care. You'll build your portfolio by demonstrating competence in your day-to-day role. A trained assessor will observe your practice and review your evidence throughout the 18 months.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Able Trust Care will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults in residential or domiciliary settings.
Support worker: helping individuals with daily living and independence.
Key worker: providing dedicated support to specific service users.
Healthcare assistant: assisting clinical staff in primary or acute care.
Domiciliary care worker: delivering care in people's own homes.
Day services support worker: supporting adults in day centre environments.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: the next step if you want to move into a senior care or supervisory role.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you want to train or mentor others in a care setting.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care: for those moving into management or registered manager roles.
