Health and Social Care - Level 2 Certificate

This is a one-year Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification. The course is aimed at learners who are over 19 years old and wish to enter into a career pathway within the care sector.

Units you will study:

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

There are no specific entry requirements, needed for this course. However, learners may find it beneficial to have completed level 1 in Health and Social Care prior to enrolling on this course. A minimum of level 1 in literacy is necessary for the completion of the assessed work completion.

Assessment is through coursework that is spread out throughout the first two terms.

Learners will also be required to complete a minimum of 30 hours within an industry placement. Our team will support you in finding a suitable placement setting.

Adults - Entry Level, Level 1 and Level 2

If you will be aged 19+ on 31st August prior to the start date of your course, up to Level 2, then your study with us will be free. You must have lived for 3 years within the EU/EEA/UK prior to the start of your course, you must have lived in the UK before 1st January 2021 and you must have permission to live in the UK for at least 12 months from the first day of learning. Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.

Some courses will have other associated costs, such as for specialist materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.

Most level 2 qualifications are free to study. However, our Registry and Admissions team will assess each applicant and offer support options should you be required to pay fees.

Once completed learners can enter into the care sector for employment or may choose to study level 3 in health and social care.

Elithia is a dedicated and accomplished educator with a diverse background that uniquely equips them for their role as a teacher at City and Islington College. Elithia holds a BSc Honors in Economics and a BSc Honors in Health and Social Care and understands the complexities of economic systems and the nuances of healthcare and social services.

Elithia’s journey into education took a purposeful turn when they achieved a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Health and Social Care. This deliberate choice reflects Elithia’s passion for imparting knowledge and nurturing future professionals in the field. Prior to their teaching career, Elithia garnered valuable insights from the banking and care sectors, which enriched them to teach with real-world perspectives.

Elithia’s teaching career spans back to 2007 specialising in Health and Social Care both theoretical foundations and practical applications which is instrumental in fostering the growth of students pursuing Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications in Health and Social Care.

Before joining CANDI, Elithia worked at Harrow and East Buckshire Colleges and has vast experience in various educational settings and honed their adaptability and effectiveness as an educator, enabling them to cater to a diverse range of learning styles and needs.

Elithia’s dynamic teaching style, coupled with a rich professional background bridges the gap between academic knowledge and real-world practices. Their commitment to empowering students with comprehensive insights makes them an invaluable asset to City and Islington College as they continue to shape the next generation of professionals.

Alice joined City and Islington College in 2014 and is highly experienced in childhood studies and has completed a ProfGCET at Canterbury Christ Church University, Early years Professional Status with London Metropolitan University and HND with Hackney Community College.

Alice has industry experience as a Nursery Manager and over two decades experience of working in various Health and Social Care Settings. Alice is also an overseas trained teacher in Accounts and Economics.

Alice believes in self-development, creating environment that fosters learning and giving learners the opportunity to thrive and achieve lifelong skills that enables them to fulfil their potential. Alice enjoys meeting people and learning about different places and cultures.

The teachers listed may change, these shown are an example of the teachers who teach on these programmes.