Level 2 Health Science Progression Course in Fareham. Classes run at Fareham College, part-time during the day, over 35 weeks. This health science progression qualification is designed for people working in a health care setting who have few formal qualifications and want to move into higher-level study. You'll need a colleague at work who can observe your practice and provide witness statements for the practical elements. Before you start, you'll have an initial assessment and guidance session to confirm the course is the right fit.
Who this course is for
Adult part time learners
Entry requirements
The Level 2 Diploma is primarily designed to enable students with few formal or appropriate qualifications to progress to the Skills and Education Group Access to HE Diploma (Health Science Professions). There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification but a full IAG and initial assessment will be requested.
The student must be in employment in a health care sector and have a colleague willing to observe practice and complete expert witness statements to cover the practical eleme
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of health science relevant to your current role in a health care setting.
You'll build the academic skills needed for higher-level study, including reading, writing, and research.
You'll demonstrate practical competence in your workplace, supported by an expert witness.
You'll learn how to structure and present evidence of your professional practice.
You'll explore the health science professions and the routes into them.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Fareham College during the day. Learning is supported by workplace practice, with a colleague observing you and completing expert witness statements to cover practical elements. Assessment combines coursework and evidence gathered from your workplace. An initial assessment and guidance session takes place before the course begins to plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Fareham College will confirm anything else you need before you start. Because part of the assessment takes place in your workplace, you'll need access to a health care setting and a colleague willing to act as an expert witness.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting patients or residents in health and social care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Senior care worker: taking on more responsibility within a care team.
Health care administrator: coordinating patient records and appointments.
Nursing associate: a stepping-stone role toward registered nursing.
What you could study next
Skills and Education Group Access to HE Diploma (Health Science Professions): the direct next step this course prepares you for, opening routes into university-level health science programmes.
Level 3 Health and Social Care qualifications: if you want to build sector knowledge before applying to Access to HE.
Foundation degree or BSc in Nursing, Midwifery, or Allied Health: university courses you could apply for after completing the Access to HE Diploma.
