Health, Social Care and Wellbeing - Level 2 Health & Social Care

This course can either be studied at Wakefield College, Castleford College or Selby College.

This Health and Social Care study programme provides the knowledge needed when working in a health and social care environments, caring for young people, adults, and the elderly.

The programme covers a wide range of areas including; equality and diversity, human growth and development, safeguarding and communication.

Learners will have a number of experiences and exposure to employers to develop their skills across different settings within Health & Social Care.

Your learning will take place through a wide range of activities including written assignments (including leaflet and poster making), practical activities, discussions, visiting speakers, tutor presentations, group work, workshops, creating materials and resources, and practical experience in both the classroom and if appropriate within a Health & Social Care setting.

This study programme will cover a range of the topics and units at each level, some of which are listed below:

• Equality, Diversity and Rights in Health and Social Care
• Human Growth and Development
• Safeguarding and Protection in Health and Social Care
• Communication in Health and Social Care
• Working in Health and Social Care

At Level 2 you will be assessed by a range of methods including oral questioning, portfolio building, posters, written assignments and practical tasks.

4 GCSEs at Grade 9-3, one will be either English or Maths.

On completion with the appropriate grade and English and Maths grades you can progress through the levels.