Health and Social Care Level 2 (BTEC)
BTEC Certificate
This practical and engaging course will give you the experience you need to work in the health and social care sector.
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Level 2
Attendance - Full-time
Duration - 1 year
Start date - September-June
Where -
2 Locations
Huddersfield Centre
Springfield Sixth Form Centre
Course Overview
This course enables you to gain an understanding of the health and social care sector and provides you with an introduction to the key areas relating to current practice within the industry.
You will have the opportunity to explore how humans grow and develop throughout their lives and investigate the factors that affect this growth and development.
You will begin to gain an understanding of the variety of social factors that can influence a person’s health and wellbeing through studying the impacts of nutrition, different mental and physical disorders, as well as creative and therapeutic activities.
You will take part in 60+ hours of work placement in order to support the theory you are learning. Placement supports learning by providing opportunities for you to apply knowledge to practice, receive feedback and reflect on your own experience.
This course enables you to gain an understanding of the health and social care sector and provides you with an introduction to the key areas relating to current practice within the industry.
You will begin to gain an understanding of the variety of social factors that can influence a person’s health and wellbeing through studying the impacts of nutrition, different mental and physical disorders, as well as creative and therapeutic activities.
You will have the opportunity to explore how humans grow and develop throughout their lives and investigate the factors that affect this growth and development.
You will take part in 60+ hours of work placement in order to support the theory you are learning. Placement supports learning by providing opportunities for you to apply knowledge to practice, receive feedback and reflect on your own experience.
Core Skills Gained:
A minimum of 4 GCSEs with the following grades: English at 3 or above and maths at 2 or above and 2 other GCSEs at 3 or above. A DBS check is also required.
If you have an EHCP then please be aware that the college needs to have agreed, via the consultation period with your local authority, that we can meet the needs outlined in your EHCP before you can start on a course with us.
If you have an EHCP then please be aware that the college needs to have agreed, via the consultation period with your local authority, that we can meet the needs outlined in your EHCP before you can start on a course with us.
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You could find a career in the health and social sector working in one of the following roles: Care assistant with older people or people with disabilities, Nursery assistant, Support worker, Home care assistant, Health care assistant
You will be assessed through written assignments, exams, practical tasks, group work, presentations and reports, which will be discussed with you before you start.
Why work in the Health, Social & Child Care Industry?
Employment in Health, Social and Child Care Services roles are down NAN% since 2021
Wide range of jobs in the Health, Social & Child Care Industry
Excellent choice of employers in the Health, Social & Child Care Industry
Considered a career in the Health, Social & Child Care?
If you’re not sure what to study, why not find out more information about different types of possible careers? Or if you know what you career you want to do but not sure what you need to study, we can help you get one step closer to that dream job.
Qualifications & levels explained
There is a wide range of qualifications and levels available, but not all of them may be right for you. If you’re not sure what qualification type or level you should be searching for, take a look at our qualifications explained.
Find the perfect career
We can help you find that perfect career even if you’re not sure what it is yet! At Kirklees College, our mission is to make you as successful as you can be, from finding the right career to gaining the right skills.
We support all our Students
From support with your learning, exams and finance right through to
advice on future employment and careers. We support all our
students through their educational journey.
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