Take your passion for care to the next level and build the skills needed for a successful career in Health and Social Care. This Level 2 course is perfect for those working at this level who want to deepen their knowledge and apply it in practical, real-world settings. You’ll gain hands-on experience and develop essential skills that employers value, setting you up for exciting opportunities in this growing and rewarding sector.
You’ll also have the chance to complete a meaningful work placement (minimum 25 hours) tailored to your interests — whether that’s in Health and Social Care or Early Years settings. These placements provide invaluable insight into your future career, improve your employability, and help you make confident, informed decisions about your professional path.
To complement your learning, you’ll have access to our brand new, state-of-the-art healthcare ward — a realistic and fully equipped environment where you can practise clinical skills and patient care techniques in a safe, supportive space. This hands-on experience gives you a real taste of working in the health and social care sector and builds the confidence you need to succeed from day one.
Because of the nature of these courses, you must not have been previously excluded from teaching or working with young people. If you are planning or applying to work with young people under 18 or vulnerable adults you will need to seek enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) clearance, this will be done through the College.
This course is now at capacity, to find out more about your options please contact us on 01582 569569 or visit us on campus.
- Entry Criteria
Grade 3 in English and maths and two additional GCSEs grade 3 or a relevant Level 1 qualification.
- 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](https://www.barnfield.ac.uk/courses/school-leavers/health-and-social-care/level-3-diploma-extended-diploma-health-social-care).
Further study and training will open the door to a variety of careers including:
- Social Worker
- Residential Care Management
- Nurse
- [Paramedics]https://www.barnfield.ac.uk/careers/career/paramedics)
- Psychologists
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.
