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Begin your journey towards a rewarding career in health and social care — where every day offers the chance to make a positive difference in people’s lives. This Level 2 course is the perfect starting point for anyone passionate about helping others and interested in building the essential skills and knowledge needed to succeed in care professions.

You’ll gain a strong foundation in key areas such as communication, safeguarding, and person-centred care, preparing you for real-world challenges and opportunities in healthcare and social support roles. Whether you plan to progress to higher-level qualifications or enter the workforce directly, this course will equip you with the confidence and practical experience to start making an impact from day one.

  • Entry Criteria

    3 GCSEs (A*-D/9-3), or successful completion of Level 1 programme. You will need to complete a DBS check.

  • What will I study?

    Mandatory units include:

    • Equality, diversity and rights in health and social care – understand the concept and impacts of a person-centred approach
    • Human growth and development – understand the stages of development, as well as the factors that affect these stages
    • Safeguarding and protection in health and social care - understand legislation, policies, procedures and codes of practice in relation to safeguarding and protection
    • Communication in health and social care – understand the importance of effective communication, including confidentiality
    • Working in health and social care – understand the roles and responsibilities of the health and social care practitioner
  • Future Prospects

    Upon completing this course, you will be able to progress onto Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care .

    Further study and training will open the door to a variety of careers including:

    Alternatively, there are opportunities for employment straight away will include working in care homes, community work and the voluntary sector, plus classroom support, hospitals and primary care trusts.

Did you know we have a Patient Care Training Centre on campus?

We have a cutting-edge facility designed to prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals. The training centre is kitted out with industry-standard equipment, allowing our students to gain the hands-on experience they need to enter the sector. 

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Why Study Health and Social Care?

Health and Social Care is about providing physical, emotional and social support to help people live their lives. The sector plays a vital role in supporting the rest of the economy, with 1.6 million workers currently working in the social care sector.

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