Level 2 Diploma in Care

Ever dreamed of working in the cherished healthcare sector? Be part of the next generation of Health Professionals with our Level 2 Diploma in Care.

You'll be in safe hands as you learn from our industry expert tutors with decades of experience in a variety of health and social care roles. Every day promises to be truly rewarding as you gain the ability to flourish in the profession and change people’s lives.

There’ll be no better satisfaction than developing the trusted skills needed to make you the person who patients turn to when they’re most in need. Our course gives you the opportunity to acquire and develop generic, transferable and sector-specific skills for everyday use in your health and social care role.

This Level 2 Diploma lays a great foundation for gaining an understanding of the knowledge and skills required to work in a range of clinical healthcare support settings and in adult care environments. It covers a wide range of areas including dementia awareness, mental health and well-being, supporting individuals with their physical and emotional care, daily living needs and healthcare procedures.

This course is taught at our Middleton campus, located in Middleton, Greater Manchester.

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements for this course include 4 GCSEs at Grade 3 or above including English Language or other alternatives. Progression from Level 1 will also be accepted and discussed at your induction session.

Details

Dementia awareness
Mental health and well-being
Supporting individuals with their physical and emotional care
Daily living needs
Healthcare procedures

This course is suitable for learners who wish to work or are working in a variety of different settings within the NHS and private care facilities.

Work Experience

A work experience placement will need to be completed for successful completion of the course. This will be arranged by your tutors.

As part of your work placement, the college will support you in completing a DBS application.

Progression

Successful completion of this course can lead to employment or a Level 3 Health and Social Care course.

Learners can enter either the adult care or health workforces in roles such as:

Adult Care Worker
Health are Assistant/Support Worker
Personal Assistant

Anne Colgan

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Lorraine Dale

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Joshua Watt

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Emily Hamilton

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