Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Hackney. Classes run full-time at New City College Hackney Sixth Form Campus, five days a week during the day. The course runs for 44 weeks. You'll cover the knowledge and skills that underpin care work, including safeguarding, person-centred practice, health and wellbeing, and communication. This health and social care qualification is delivered by NCFE and gives you a solid grounding for entry-level roles in care settings.
Who this course is for
16 to 18
What you will learn
You'll explore the principles of safeguarding and how to protect vulnerable people.
You'll study person-centred approaches to care and support.
You'll learn how health and wellbeing affect individuals across different life stages.
You'll develop communication skills for working in care environments.
You'll examine equality, diversity, and inclusion in health and social care settings.
You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of care workers and the organisations they work in.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at New City College Hackney Sixth Form Campus. Assessment is through a combination of assignments, projects, and portfolio work. You'll build evidence of your knowledge and skills throughout the course rather than sitting a single end exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New City College Hackney Sixth Form Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant. Entry-level support role in residential or home care.
Healthcare support worker. Assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Support worker. Working with adults or young people with additional needs.
Community care worker. Providing care and support in people's own homes.
Residential childcare worker. Supporting young people in care homes or residential settings.
What you could study next
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care. The natural next step if you want to move into supervisory roles or apply to nursing and allied health degree programmes.
T Level in Health. A two-year technical qualification for those continuing full-time study with a strong work placement component.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care. A work-based qualification for those moving into employment and wanting a recognised care credential.
