Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Redhill. Classes run at East Surrey College, full-time during the day over 34 weeks. You'll cover equality and diversity, human growth and development, safeguarding, communication, and working in care settings. The course includes work placements where you're assessed in a real care or social care environment. You'll also complete coursework and sit exams, so strong organisation and time management matter. Entry requires five GCSEs at grade 3 or above including English and Maths, or a Level 1 qualification with English and Maths at the appropriate level. A clean DBS check is required.
Who this course is for
16 or 16+
What you will learn
You'll explore equality, diversity, and rights in health and social care settings.
You'll study human growth and development across the life span.
You'll learn how to recognise and respond to safeguarding and protection concerns.
You'll develop communication skills relevant to care environments.
You'll understand what it means to work professionally in health and social care.
You'll complete work placements in relevant care settings and be assessed in practice.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions, coursework assignments, and formal exams. A significant portion of the course is assessed through written tasks, so meeting deadlines is essential. You'll also complete placements in relevant care or social care settings, where a vocational unit is assessed in practice. Organisation and consistent attendance are required throughout.
What you will need to bring
You'll need textbooks, a ring binder with dividers, pens, a notebook, and plastic wallets. Access to IT is an advantage. Students are required to purchase a uniform consisting of polo shirts and a fleece (optional), along with appropriate trousers or a skirt and shoes. East Surrey College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support people in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Social care worker: help individuals live independently in the community.
Support worker: work with adults with disabilities or mental health needs.
Domiciliary care worker: provide personal care and support in people's homes.
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Health and Social Care: the natural next step if you achieve strong results, opening routes into nursing, social work, or management roles in care.
CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce: if you want to focus on early years or childcare settings rather than adult social care.
Both Level 3 qualifications may support applications to higher education in health-related subjects.
