Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Wallsend. Classes run full-time at Tyne Metropolitan College, five days a week during the day. The course takes one year to complete. You'll study the knowledge and skills needed to work in care settings, covering topics such as safeguarding, communication, person-centred values, and health and wellbeing. There are no specific entry requirements. The college will assess your starting point and plan your learning from there. This health and social care qualification is awarded by NCFE.
Who this course is for
Programme Title = THSC | Course Title = Health & Social Care Courses (TM) | Qualification Aim Reference = 60188558 | Qualification Aim Title = Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care | College Delivery Area = Service Industries and Lifelong Learning (Note: 1 other start date(s) for this course exist. Please contact the college for further information.)
Entry requirements
No specific entry requirements - contact the College for further details.
What you will learn
You'll explore person-centred approaches to care and support
You'll study safeguarding principles and how to protect vulnerable people
You'll develop communication skills for working with individuals and their families
You'll learn about health, wellbeing, and factors that affect them
You'll understand equality, diversity, and inclusion in care settings
You'll examine the roles and responsibilities of care workers
You'll look at infection prevention and basic health and safety in care environments
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Tyne Metropolitan College, combining taught lessons with practical activities. Assessment is through assignments, projects, and portfolio work rather than formal exams. You'll build a body of evidence across the year that demonstrates your knowledge and skills in health and social care.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Tyne Metropolitan College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant. Support adults in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker. Assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Support worker. Work with people with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Personal care assistant. Provide one-to-one support for individuals at home.
Domiciliary care worker. Deliver care visits in the community.
Residential care worker. Support residents in care homes day to day.
What you could study next
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care. The next step if you want to move into supervisory roles or apply for higher education in nursing, social work, or allied health.
T Level in Health. A two-year technical qualification with an industry placement, recognised for university entry.
Apprenticeship in Adult Care (Level 3). Earn while you learn in a paid care role.
