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Level 2 Certificate in Health and Care
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Overview
This course is intended to equip learners with the underpinning knowledge and skills specific to the health and care sector together with transferable employability skills. They are designed to support progression to further learning and ultimately to work in health and care or other related sectors.
How you’ll learn
Units you may study:
- Communication
- Equality and Inclusion
- Person-Centred Approaches
- Working in Health and Social Care
- Protection and Safeguarding
- Handling Information in Social Care Settings
- Food Safety
- Interview Skills
- Time Management
Entry and progression
What you need and where it leads
- Entry requirements
- This course Level 2
- Further study
Entry requirements
GCSE maths and English grades 2 or 3
Not sure you meet these? Talk to us and we will help you find the right starting point.
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Careers it can lead to
- Care Workers and Home Carers £13.39 an hour
- Senior Care Workers £26,800 a year
- Houseparents and Residential Wardens £25,800 a year
- Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants £23,800 a year
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- Early Education and Childcare Assistants £13.30 an hour
- Ambulance Staff (Excluding Paramedics) £27,800 a year
- Childminders £12.72 an hour
With further study or experience
- Residential, Day and Domiciliary Care Managers and Proprietors £42,000 a year
- Welfare and Housing Associate Professionals £25,100 a year
- Social Services Managers and Directors £33,800 a year
- Social Workers £38,200 a year
Typical pay is the UK median for each job (Lightcast, October 2026).
Life on the course
See what it’s really like
Student Voice
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I felt there was a lot of support at College from tutors and other staff. The course is the reason why I got a place at university. It prepared me and helped with completing assignments and referencing which made it easier at university. My placements gave me a greater understanding of what a job in health and social care could be like. It was the best decision I made in terms of my career pathway.
For parents and carers
Supporting your child’s journey
A Friendly, Welcoming Place
Students are often surprised by how friendly and welcoming college is. It's a supportive community where they'll build genuine friendships and feel part of something.
About student lifeLearning Support
If your child has additional learning needs, our support team works with them from day one. Adjustments are put in place early so they can get the most out of their course.
About learning supportGCSE Support Built In
If your child needs to resit GCSE English or Maths, it's built into the timetable, not bolted on as an extra. They'll get structured support alongside their main course.
Learn moreQualifications That Count
These are nationally recognised qualifications with real academic weight. Your child will develop practical skills and knowledge that employers and universities genuinely value.
Your next step
Apply now, come and see us first, or ask us anything.
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What happens after you apply
1
You apply
Apply online and you’ll get a confirmation email.
2
You meet your tutor
We’ll invite you to an interview to talk through the course and your plans, and make sure it’s right for you.
3
You get an offer
We’ll email you a conditional or unconditional offer.
4
You get ready to start
Come to a taster session in the summer, then enrol in August, bringing your results.