Course overview
Our Level 2 Health and Social Care course provides an excellent foundation of skills for those looking to pursue a career in healthcare. This course not only teaches you the essential knowledge required to provide care and support to individuals, but also develops your employability skills, such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.
You will develop a foundation of skills and knowledge in the health and social care sector. You will study several topics including communication, human growth and development, safeguarding, person centred care, equality and diversity and science.
You will also spend some time in our Preparation for Employment lessons, developing your skills for the workplace.
You will attend a relevant work placement within health and social care to develop your skills in a practical setting.
Course information
All units will be internally assessed through a portfolio of evidence made up of written assignments, exams, posters, presentations, practical activities, and professional discussion.
The course is graded A* – D.
A minimum of four GCSEs at grade 3 or above (or equivalent), including maths and/or English* plus a satisfactory DBS and a positive attitude to learning.
*If you do not already have an English or maths GCSE at minimum grade 4, you will continue to work towards this as part of your main program of study.
Be involved in:
Trips:
In addition to work experience, we offer trips to local universities, including Teesside University and offer support through the university application process.
Enrichment:
We have an enrichment programme that’s an integral part of your personal and professional development. This includes guest speakers from different organisations in the industry!
You may also be involved in fundraising projects to help support local charities and our community.
Placement top is required with a cost of £15.
The qualification is delivered through a range of both classroom-based sessions and practical activities in our clinical settings, including ambulance bay, hospital ward and elderly care.
