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Health and Social Care Level 2 Full-time

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Course Overview

Health and Social Care Level 2 Full-time

This Level 2 course runs 12 hours a week and gives you the skills, knowledge and understanding for a job in the industry.

You’ll do at least 120 hours of work experience, and learn through practical exercises, group work, and discussions. It’s great for moving on to Level 3 studies or starting a trainee job.

Course topics:

  • Safeguarding and protection

  • Infection prevention and control

  • Learning disabilities

  • Mental health and wellbeing

  • Anatomy and physiology

  • Creative activities

  • Work placement

Located at: Old Mill Lane campus

Course Start: September 2025

Course length: 1 Years

Study Mode: Full-time

Course Code: PHEAXDH2

Course Fees and Funding

How much does the course cost?

Full-time Barnsey College students aged 16-18 years old do not have to pay tuition fees.

Other funding information

You may be eligible for assistance with expenses such as travel, books, equipment and childcare. For further information please contact Student Services by calling 01226 216 267.

Course Content

  • Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above including English and Maths or Level 1 Health and Social Care plus Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths

  • All students will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

  • In addition, we require a good school/college report, with regards to attendance, punctuality and standard of behaviour.

You will be continually assessed on this programme through a wide variety of course work, which may take several forms e.g. posters, leaflets, a report or an assignment. You will need to complete and achieve a minimum of a D grade for all your assignment work, this includes attending your work experience and successfully passing all your units to be awarded the NCFE CACHE Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care. You will need a minimum of a 47/C grade and GCSE English grade 4 to progress into Level 3.

You will require access to a computer. Access to the internet from home would be of benefit. A text book will be required for the duration of the course. You will need to bring writing materials and paper to each session. An A4 lever arch file with plastic wallets and 13 dividers will also be required.

Certificate

On completion of this programme, you could progress onto the Level 3 Health and Social Care or into a range of job roles within the health and social care sector such as:

  • Care Support Workers in Adult Residential Settings

  • Healthcare Assistants in Community, Primary Care and Acute Health Environments

  • Care Support Workers in Domiciliary Services, Supported Living or Day Services

  • Community-Based Support Workers.

Achievement of this qualification will equip learners with knowledge and understanding across a range of subject areas, which will enable progression to further learning at Level 3, for example:

  • Types and functions of provision

  • Legislation, frameworks, policies, procedures and codes of practice

  • Roles and responsibilities of health and social care practitioners

  • Care values

  • Human growth and development through the life span

  • Health, well-being and care needs

  • Partnership working

  • Health and social care priorities.

Other Resources

For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk

Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.

If you are aged 16 - 19 and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which can be added to your study programme.

If you're aged 19 or above and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.

If you need any further information, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk

Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.

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Barnsley Sports Academy offers state-of-the-art facilities and diverse sports programs, enabling students to achieve academic and athletic excellence. Remember, you don't have to be studying Sport to join Barnsley Sports Academy.

Disclaimer: Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

The course information on this page was last updated 27 March 2025.