Health & Social Care Level 2

Course Overview

This course will give learners the opportunity to gain a broad understanding and knowledge of, and skills in, the health and social care sector and enthuse learners to make an informed choice about a career in the health and social care sector, or in a related sector where knowledge of health and social care will be of use, such as early years.

What will I study?

You will develop practical skills in caring, effective methods of communication, how to meet individual needs and how to promote the rights of service users.

We will encourage you to take responsibility for your own learning. This will help prepare you for further study or for progression to direct employment in the health or social care environment.

Modules

Core Modules

• Human Lifespan Development
• Health & Social Care Core Values

Mandatory Modules

• Effective Communication
• Healthy Living

Additional Modules

• Promoting Health and Wellbeing
• Creative and Therapeutic Activities in Health and Social Care

Entry requirements

• Three GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English Language or Maths.
• A Level 1 qualification in a related field.

Additional information

You will need a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check. Click here for more information.

Why should I choose USP College?

• Be part of our College Company Care Ready. Complementing your time in college, you will also learn the ropes through work experience and shadowing placements in organisations such as Summercare, Oakdale Residential Home and Basildon and Southend Hospitals.
• Opportunity to carry out work experience in a Health & Social Care setting.
• Trips/visits to complement the learning on your course including Colchester Zoo, the local food bank and The Science Museum.
• Course teachers have a wealth of experience from working and studying in the Health & Social Care field, including: Nursing, Public Health, Childcare, Residential Care and Physiotherapy.
• Guest talks from a range of health and social care practitioners – past speakers have included: Midwives, Nurses, Paramedics, Complementary Therapists, Dieticians and Social Workers.

Additional costs

• All students require a satisfactory DBS check. A DBS currently costs £54 and you will be required to pay for this.
• Material costs
• Trips/visits - these should not exceed £50 in any one year.

What could I do next?

The Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Health and Social Care provides the knowledge, understanding and skills for level 2 learners to:

• Progress to other Level 2 vocational qualification
• Progress to Level 3 vocational qualifications, such as BTEC Nationals, specifically the Edexcel BTEC Level 3 in Health and Social Care or the Level 3 in Early Years
• Gain employment within the health and social care sector, in due course, such as junior roles, or as an apprentice.

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