Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Kensington and Chelsea. Classes run at Morley College London North Kensington Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs over 35 weeks. You'll study health and social care alongside English and maths, and gain work experience in a health care or early years setting. The programme covers the knowledge and skills needed for roles across health, care, and social work settings. You'll need four GCSEs at Grade 3 or above, including English and maths, plus an enhanced DBS check before you start.
Who this course is for
This study programme will prepare you for a career in health and social care. Potential career routes include health care practice worker, home carer, midwife, nursing home practitioner, occupational therapist, social worker. You will also have the opportunity to go on work experience in a health care or early years setting as part of this course. This study programme is specially designed for you to explore career options alongside English and maths qualifications. Successful completion of this course will enable you to progress onto our Level 3 Health and Social Care. The qualification you will study is a Pearson BTEC First Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care. The course has been specially designed to prepare you for a career in the sector. At the same time, you will continue to develop your maths, English and IT skills to support your future progression.
Entry requirements
Four GCSEs at Grade 3 or above, including English and maths. An enhanced DBS check is required before starting the course. Progressing Morley students will be considered without the requisite entry requirements if they are able to provide a good reference for attitude, behaviour, attendance and punctuality from their current tutor.
What you will learn
You'll explore the values and principles underpinning health and social care practice.
You'll study human growth, development, and the factors that affect health and wellbeing.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with individuals in care settings.
You'll understand safeguarding, equality, and diversity in health and social care.
You'll examine how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll develop practical skills through work experience in a health care or early years setting.
You'll build your English and maths alongside your vocational study.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Morley College London North Kensington Campus. Assessment is through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed units, as set by Pearson Edexcel for the BTEC First Extended Certificate. Work experience in a health care or early years setting forms part of the programme.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Morley College London North Kensington Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to complete an enhanced DBS check before the course begins.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults in residential or home care settings.
Home carer: providing personal care and support in clients' homes.
Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Early years practitioner: working in nurseries or children's centres.
Social care worker: supporting vulnerable adults or young people.
Nursing home practitioner: care and support work in residential nursing homes.
What you could study next
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (Pearson Edexcel BTEC): the next step if you want to move into senior care roles or apply to university for nursing, social work, or occupational therapy.
Level 3 Award in First Aid: a short addition that strengthens your employability in care roles.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions): if you're aiming for a degree in nursing, midwifery, or a related health profession.
