Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Henley-on-Thames. Classes run at The Henley College, full-time during the day. This one-year health and social care qualification builds the core knowledge and practical skills you need to work in care settings. You'll cover topics across health, wellbeing, and social care practice, with time spent on placement as part of your training. Entry requires three GCSEs at Grade 3 or above.
Who this course is for
These are one-year courses aimed at developing core theoretical knowledge and practical skills. We offer a broad range of qualifications to choose from, each enabling you to progress into your chosen field.
Entry requirements
3 x Grade 3s
What you will learn
You'll explore how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll study human growth and development across the life stages.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with people who use care services.
You'll examine the values and principles that underpin health and social care practice.
You'll develop understanding of health, wellbeing, and the factors that affect them.
You'll learn how to support individuals' rights, dignity, and independence.
You'll study safeguarding and how to recognise and respond to concerns.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at The Henley College, combining taught lessons with practical activities. The BTEC format means most of your assessment is through coursework and assignments rather than exams. You'll build a portfolio of evidence across the units, demonstrating your knowledge and skills. Some units may include observed tasks or presentations.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Henley 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 NHS or private settings.
Support worker: working with people with disabilities or mental health needs.
Domiciliary care worker: delivering personal care in people's own homes.
Nursery assistant: entry-level childcare in early years settings.
Residential childcare worker: supporting young people in care homes.
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC National in Health and Social Care: the natural next step if you want to go deeper into the sector or apply to university.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults): a work-based qualification recognised for roles in regulated adult care settings.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions): prepares you for degree-level study in nursing, social work, or allied health.
