Health & Social Care (L2)

(Equivalent to 2 GCSEs)

If you have an interest in health, early years care, education and social care, then this course is perfect for you. Working with and helping a variety of people is an extremely rewarding career and as part of the course you will gain insight into numerous roles that you may want as a career. During the course you will have placements in a number of care settings, to get a full understanding of health care provision whilst practicing your skills and knowledge gained.

What skills will I develop?

You will develop your understanding of the various job roles within the health & social care sector.

You will develop your communication & other practical skills, enhancing them on a work experience placement.

You will learn more about the nutrition and procedures within health & social care.

What topics will I study?

OCR Level 2 Technical Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care

• Unit 1: Principles of Working in Health, Social Care and Childcare (MCQ examination)
• Unit 2: Health and Safety in Practice (Examination)
• Unit 3: Working in a Person-Centred Way (Coursework)
• Unit 4: Safeguarding (Coursework)

Where does the course lead?

Passing this course with a Merit or higher will fully prepare students for study at Level 3 or entry level Health & Social Care.